People in modern society live a very busy life, and most of them prefer a small family. For pregnancy preparation, couples are usually recommended to go to Western medicine for examination while using Chinese medicine to regulate body constitution. If there is a problem associated with pregnancy, it can be detected at an early stage. The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong shows that even for fertile couples who have regular unprotected intercourse, the chance of getting pregnant in one’s menstrual cycle is less than 25%. After the 40 years of age, the chance of successful pregnancy gradually decreases.

The Integrative Medical Centre is now launching the ‘Integrative Medicine Treatment for Pregnancy Preparation: A Pilot Service Program’, which aims to help those couples who are preparing for pregnancy and enhance the pregnancy rate. Research in Chinese medicine has confirmed that Chinese medicine treatment can be used to assist for pregnancy through improving body constitution, regulating menstrual cycle and promoting ovulation, increasing the number and quality of effective follicles. Moreover, it can relieve the symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation. Based on the Western medicine investigations and Chinese medicine diagnosis, our Chinese medicine practitioners will formulate appropriate therapeutic plan. After getting pregnant, Chinese medicine can be used to help prevent miscarriage and relieve tension and anxiety. Since female and male each accounts for 30% to 40% of the infertility factors, both parties are recommended to participate in assessment and treatment in order to achieve the best result.

In practice, specialists in reproductive medicine will perform a series of baseline fertility investigations to understand the female reproductive condition and the quality of male sperms, and a treatment plan can be formulated for specific needs. Couples should actively consider seeking early examination and treatment if one of the following conditions exist:

If you are preparing for pregnancy or encountering difficulty in getting pregnant, you are most welcome to join this program, which could help you improve the chances of pregnancy using integrative medicine approach. During the first six months of joining this program, participants can enjoy the following integrative medicine treatment services at discounted prices:

Details:

Date: 10 February 2023 to 10 August 2023
Addresses: 

Shatin Branch: 4L, 4/F, Day Treatment Block, Prince of Wales Hospital /
Wan Chai Branch: Flat B, 1/F, Southorn Mansion, 1 Luard Road

Reservation and Inquiry: 

2873 3100 (Shatin)/ 2873 3053 (Wan Chai)/ E-mail: imc.info@cuhk.edu.hk  

(Please mention “Integrative Medicine Treatment for Pregnancy Preparation: A Pilot Service Program” when you call up).

* Terms & Conditions:

• This program only applies to the service provided by designated reproductive specialist and Chinese medicine practitioners in the Integrative Medical Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK.
• Medication cost is not included in reproductive specialist consultation.
• The 5 doses of Chinese herbal medicine are in concentrated granules or decoction pieces (for internal intake) only, extra or precious Chinese medicine cost are excluded.
•  Additional doses of Chinese medicine granules /herbs are charged at $50 per dose (original price at $70), extra or precious Chinese medicine cost are excluded.
• The charges are applicable to “Integrative Medicine Treatment for Pregnancy Preparation: A Pilot Service Program” only. It cannot be used in conjunction with other program.
• Integrative Medical Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK reserves the right of final decision.