Prevalence and predictors of the usage of complementary alternative medicine among infertile patients

The Application of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Infertility

“…Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is the most distinctive treatment of TCM, which is divided into monomer and compound. Due to its obvious therapeutic effect and high safety, it is widely used in the treatment of infertile patients with PCOS [17]. TCM theory believes that the pathogenesis of PCOS infertility is due to deficiency to excess kidney deficiency, resulting in abnormal liver and spleen function and pathological products such as qi stagnation, phlegm dampness, and blood stasis [18].…”

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) on semen quality parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…In this context, semen analysis is a key indicator of challenges that lead to this ailment ( Fields et al, 2013 ). Couples frequently explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to resolve their fertility issues ( Bardaweel, 2014 ; FatemehGhaedi et al, 2020 ; Choi et al, 2021 ; Sönmez et al, 2021 ). According to a recent study, approximately one-fourth of infertile couples seek assistance with at least one form of CAM ( Sönmez et al, 2021 ), particularly herbal products.…”

“…Couples frequently explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to resolve their fertility issues ( Bardaweel, 2014 ; FatemehGhaedi et al, 2020 ; Choi et al, 2021 ; Sönmez et al, 2021 ). According to a recent study, approximately one-fourth of infertile couples seek assistance with at least one form of CAM ( Sönmez et al, 2021 ), particularly herbal products. Another study showed that over 70% of participants used CAM products, among which herbal medicines were the most commonly used ( Bardaweel, 2014 ).…”

Utilization of complementary and alternative medicine by perimenopausal women in China: a cross-sectional study

“…The rate of utilization and popularity of various types of CAM in perimenopausal women remains unknown. Complementary and alternative medicine has become more popular in recent years, and it is used worldwide for infertility, menopausal symptoms, headaches, and other chronic illnesses 10,14,15 . However, 46% of CAM users reported that they were confused about the choice of an appropriate CAM and had difficulty in deciding on a preferred approach 16 .…”

“…Studies showed that the preference for CAM was associated with age, employment status, severity of the illness, and income, 17,18 whereas others reported that there was no significant association between CAM and income, age, and education level 10,16 . Previous treatment failure was associated with the use of CAM 14 . There may be other factors relevant to perimenopausal women's choice in using CAM to manage symptoms.…”