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InfertilityFebruary 26, 2004
2004 FEB 26 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A series of research papers published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR) suggests that chiropractic adjustments, performed by chiropractors to address nerve interference caused by spinal distortions, could offer hope to many women with fertility problems.
The studies are not conclusive, but do provide food for thought.
The 12 studies in the series found that chiropractic had positive results regardless of the woman's age, number of years infertile, previous medical intervention, or health history including miscarriages, blocked fallopian tubes, amenorrhea, colitis, or trauma.
The first in the series, "Insult, Interference and Infertility: An Overview of Chiropractic Research," reviewed 14 retrospective articles on the possible effect of spinal problems on fertility. All of the women in these studies were found to have vertebral subluxations - misalignments and/or related problems of the spine that interfere with how the nerves work. These problems in the spine can be corrected by chiropractors with painless adjustments to the affected spinal area.
The stress histories of these infertile women included, but weren't limited to, previous motor vehicle accidents, childhood falls, blocked fallopian tubes, scoliosis, and work stress that affected both mind and body. All of the women became pregnant after their subluxations were detected and corrected.
Among the cases cited in the first JVSR study was that of a 32-year-old infertile woman who had not menstruated for 12 years. The woman had undergone a number of medical infertility treatments, but still could not conceive. After 2 months of chiropractic care, with attention on adjustments in the lumbar region, her menses started and after regular cycles for 4 months she became pregnant.
In explaining how chiropractic adjustments could affect fertility, Madeline Behrendt, DC, associate editor of JVSR and lead researcher of this project noted, "Essential to all processes of life is the nervous system, which perceives the environment and coordinates the cellular community's biological response to the impinging environmental stimuli. It is reasonable to consider that a system that is properly functioning to its potential may resist destructive forces more successfully and with less damage."
Behrendt noted that, although not conclusive, the results of the research should stimulate consideration of structure as a factor in infertility and increase awareness of the role of the central and peripheral nervous system in fertility. This article was prepared by Women's Health Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2004, Women's Health Weekly via NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net.
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