Report of a case of infertility with infantile uterus

Abstract

Acupuncture, moxibustion, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have demonstrated good effects in treating refractory gynecological infertility. This case involved an advanced-stage patient diagnosed with an infantile uterus and categorized as having primary infertility. An in vitro fertilization (IVF) center initially declined treatment, suggesting adoption as an alternative. After six months of acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal therapy, the patient achieved a successful pregnancy. She subsequently gave birth to a healthy baby boy via caesarean section at full term. The combined use of acupuncture and TCM significantly improved the constitution of this patient with an infantile uterus.