Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) is a broad set of healthcare practicesthat sit outside conventional medicine in many countries [1]. They are described by users aspreventative and holistic, aimed to treat illness, promote health and well-being and used dueto personal beliefs, preferences and resonance with traditions and cultural practices [2]. Commontherapies include acupuncture, naturopathy and physical and manual therapies such as yoga,and massage [3]. Complementary medicines sold in pharmacies and health-food shops includingherbs, vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements are regulated under the TherapeuticGoods Act 1989. Few high-quality studies of the effect of T&CM on fertility have beenundertaken. Of the published studies, most have focused on female fertility. Existing evidenceof the effects of T&CM on subfertility and infertility-related distress is reviewed.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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| Name | 2021-04-01 |
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| Volume | 2021-04-01 |
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