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INFERTILITY AND CHIROPRACTIC
In the News - Infertility and Chiropractic
Resolution of Infertility in a Female Undergoing Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care: Case Report & Review of Literature
JVSR, August 6, 2008, pp 1-6
This case study describes the chiropractic care of a 23 year old woman with a history of infertility, amenorrhea, six year history of taking birth control pills, low back pain and progressively worsening numbness in both of her legs. This paper also reviews the literature of eleven other case studies involving females with histories of infertility who became pregnant once under chiropractic care.
Two Reports of Resolution of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-induced Anovulation in Females Receiving Neuro Emotional Technique
Chiropractic Journal of Australia 2006 (Mar); 36 (1): 2–8
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the stress-reducing technique Neuro Emotional Technique in promoting ovulation by decreasing both apparent and perceived stress… Anovulating patients started to ovulate following a series of treatments. Initial VAS scale on menstrual irregularity was rated 10 out of a possible 10 (anovulation) for both patients. After treatment, both patients rated 0 out of 10 on the VAS scale.
The Chiropractic Approach to Infertility: A Review of Recent Chiropractic Research
ICPA/Chiropractic Research/Infertility, Pregnancy, Issue #05
Recent research reinforces that the chiropractic approach to fertility is the same approach that has encouraged so many to adopt the chiropractic lifestyle: a safe and economical alternative to traditional medicine and a focus on whole body wellness. Recent chiropractic research into fertility offers hope and encouragement to those seeking a natural option for wellness.
A Commentary on Infertility
JVSR, December 24, 2003, pp 1-2
Objective: To introduce awareness that the presentation of infertility can change when a nervous system is able to function normally. Clinical Features: A 65-year young female presented with agonizing low back pain and severe lumbar degeneration. After four weeks of care she began spotting and was diagnosed as having a normal menstrual cycle. Her past history indicated a severe fall at 13 years of age and complete cessation of her menses at 18. She was diagnosed as infertile.
Sacro Occipital Technique Management of a Thirty Four Year Old Woman with Infertility
JVSR, December 17, 2003, pp 1-4
This article presents a discussion of the response to corrective chiropractic care, specifically Sacro Occipitial Technique, in a woman with a history of infertility… Subjective findings included the resolution of low back and neck pain, as well as the pain and stiffness in her hands and feet. Also, for the first time in the patient’s life conception occurred naturally, approximately 4-5 weeks into the care program… Conclusion: This patient made no other alterations in her lifestyle or clinical situation besides the addition of chiropractic care to afford the positive outcome of increased fertility.
Healthy Pregnancy In A Previously Infertile Patient Following D.N.F.T. Chiropractic Care: A Case Report
JVSR, December 8, 2003, pp 1-7
This case study describes the chiropractic care and progress of a female patient with a history of infertility; examining the relationship between D.N.F.T. specific care and the patient’s clinical improvement and ultimate success in becoming pregnant.
Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility And Miscarriage: A Chiropractic Case Report
JVSR, December 2, 2003, pp 1-7
This case describes the chiropractic care of a woman with a history of infertility and miscarriage: A 27 year old female presented for chiropactic care to improve her overall health, in the hope that she may ultimately be able to have a child… Examination protocols of Torque Release Technique™ (TRT) were utilized to detect vertebral subluxations. Adjustments were applied with the Integrator instrument... After 60 days of care, a normal ovulatory cycle occurred, and she became pregnant after her second normal cycle.
Torque Release Technique™ in the Clinical Management of Infertility Related to Cultural or Religious-Based Lifestyle
JVSR, November 16, 2003, pp 1-3
This article explores the application of chiropractic, specifically Torque Release Technique™ (TRT), improvements in general health with an emphasis on neuroendocrine tone, and uterine cyclic function in a pre-menopausal female adult… Tonal chiropractic, the Torque Release Technique (TRT), was utilized as the clinical approach of subluxation-based care for a period of five weeks. The outcome included a shift in uterine cycle function which allowed this woman to follow the guidelines of her culture and be available to become pregnant.
Response to Gonstead Chiropractic Care in a 27 year old Athletic Female with a 5 year history of Infertility
JVSR, November 9, 2003, pp 1-3
This article describes the chiropractic care of a 27 year old athletic female with a 5 year history of infertility… One month after the application of chiropractic care, marked reduction in dysautonomia and dysponesis is demonstrated, and while previously infertile for 5 years this woman conceived and sustained a successful pregnancy.
Female Infertility and Chiropractic Wellness Care: A Case Study on the Autonomic Nervous System Response while Under Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care and Subsequent Fertility
JVSR, November 2, 2003, pp. 1-10
This case study describes a woman, previously diagnosed with a lazy (reproductive) system, who became pregnant after commencing subluxation-based chiropractic care… For the first three months (21 visits) of care the practice member received Diversified chiropractic adjustments followed by four months (12 visits) of Torque Release adjustments… By the third month of care she reported having normal menses for two months and drug-free ovulation by month four. Nine months after chiropractic wellness care, the practice member conceived and proceeded to experience a successful full term pregnancy.
Chiropractic and Nutritional Management and its Effect on the Fertility of a Diabetic Amenorrheal Patient: A Case Report
JVSR, October 12, 2003, pp 1-2
Objective: To study the effect of chiropractic care and nutritional supplementation on the fertility of an insulin dependant female presenting with primary amenorrhea… The patient in this study reported that she had never been able to have menses without the use of birth control medication. She was an insulin-dependant diabetic who complained of chronic lower extremity skin lesions as well as hip and knee pain. Her course of care consisted of chiropractic adjustments to remove spinal subluxation, manual correction of uterus malposition, and nutritional supplementation… Four months after beginning chiropractic care she began having regular menstrual cycles. Twenty months after her first adjustment, she achieved pregnancy.
Successful In Vitro Fertilization in a Poor Responder While Under Network Spinal Analysis Care: A Case Report
JVSR, September 14, 2003, pp 1-6
This case report describes the successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) of a 34 year old female who had one previous aborted IVF attempt prior to Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) care…
The Resolution of Chronic Colitis with Chiropractic Care Leading to Increased Fertility
JVSR, August 31, 2003, p 1-5
A 32-year-old female presented at my office for chiropractic care of her chronic colitis and did not disclose her condition of infertility during the course of care at this office… The patient had her chronic condition of colitis relieved and relatively simultaneously became pregnant after giving up on allopathic fertility treatments for 7 years.
Reduction of Vertebral Subluxation using Torque Release Technique with Changes in Fertility: Two Case Reports
JVSR, July 19, 2003, pp 1-6
Torque Release Technique Protocols were utilized for both evaluation and application of care. Adjustments were performed with an instrument, the Integrator, to improve spinal-neural integrity. During the course of chiropractic care both women were able to conceive…
Although chiropractic care is not a treatment for infertility, it is postulated that improvement of spinal neural integrity through specific chiropractic adjustments may have contributed to improved homeostasis and physiological adaptation thus allowing the body to express a greater level of health as an outcome.
Insult, Interference and Infertility: An Overview of Chiropractic Research
JVSR, May 2, 2003, p 1
Infertility is distinct from sterility, implying potential, and therefore raises questions as to what insult or interference influences this sluggish outcome. Interference in physiological function, as viewed by the application of chiropractic principles, suggests a neurological etiology and is approached through the mechanism of detection of vertebral subluxation and subsequent appropriate and specific adjustments to promote potential and function. Parental health and wellness prior to conception influences reproductive success and sustainability, begging efficient, effective consideration and interpretation of overall state and any distortion.
A discussion of diverse articles is presented, describing the response to chiropractic care among subluxated infertile women.
Inability to Conceive. Two Case Histories from the Files of Larry Webster, D.C.
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter. Nov. 1995.
Female - Age 32 - No menses for 12 years. After two months of chiropractic care, menses resumed. Patient complained of abdominal discomfort during cycle. It was my feeling that this would be natural occurrence following an absence of menses for 12 years. Her menses occurred on a regular cycle for four months when she conceived. She was referred back to her medical doctor for confirmation of pregnancy. Her doctor informed her it was impossible for her to be pregnant - after all, he had done everything medically possible "and besides, there were no nerves emitting from the spine to the reproductive organs." A few months later she delivered a healthy seven 1/2-lb. son.
Female - Age 26 - Had been trying to get pregnant for past few years with negative results... Approximately one month later, she became pregnant and remained under care throughout the pregnancy and delivered a fine baby with no complications.
The Restoration of Female Fertility in Response to Chiropractic Treatment
Proceedings Of The National Conference On Chiropractic And Pediatrics. 1994:55-64.
This is the case history of a 36-year-old woman who had been medically tested and examined for infertility for a year. No abnormalities were found in her or her husband's reproductive system. When she finally sought chiropractic care she also had pelvic pain (often interfering with sleep) low neck and upper back pain, headache of two weeks duration and tinnitis of several year's duration… The pelvic, tinnitis lower neck and upper back pain were improved. Headaches became mild and rare. Patient became pregnant shortly thereafter and had an uncomplicated delivery.