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8. Can be used in conjunction with modern medical practices to increase success

rates of intra-uterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF),
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), increasing pregnancy rates by 15-45%.

Programme for the care of women with infertility

The course of treatment consists of 10 sessions, averaging 2-4 courses per person,
or can be combined with IUI and IVF.

Procedures Guidelines

1. Massage for health promotion and balancing the body: 3 times per week
continuously for 9 weeks.

2. Hot salt pot compression for balancing the body, adjusting menstrual cycle,
and increasing internal heat of the uterus: 3 times per week continuously for

9 weeks.
3. Ya Tai Phit Lohit (Blood detoxification medication) is prescribed for certain

cases.
4. Acupuncture to stimulate egg development and quality ovulation, 2 times per

week continuously for 9 weeks.
5. Herbal steam bath to stimulate blood circulation, once per week continuously

for 9 weeks. The steaming session lasts for 30 minutes, divided into 2 rounds
of 15 minutes each. Afterward, take a rest and drink warm herbal water.

6. Herbal medication treatment to normalise menstrual cycle, each herbal
medication is prescribed for no longer than 7 days.

This treatment is used for women with menstrual problems, such as menstrual
blood clots, dysmenorrhea, abdominal bloating while having period, or menstrual

irregularity. TTM doctors will evaluate patient’s condition and dhatu strength before
compounding extemporaneous herbal preparations suitable for each patient.

Strengths/Success Factors

1. Received support for the development of Thai traditional medicine services
from the hospital director (Dr. Kitti Rattanasombat) and the head of the

pharmacy department (Ms. Nuchnad Tassato).
2. The programme for the treatment of women with infertility integrates Thai

traditional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, with modern medical
Thailand
practices.

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