Fertility Enhancement and Reproductive Health
Many couples use various techniques to enhance their reproductive process.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, it is often said that there is no
such things as "infertility". That is because TCM is founded on a theory of
balance. Once inability to conceive is considered an imbalance that needs to
be rectified, not a matter of fact condition of infertility.
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have been used to successfully treat infertility for thousands of years, our extensive training ( China and U.S) and many years of clinical experience enable us to support you through process in the way to achieve your dream of becoming parents.
Benefits of Chinese Medicine for Enhancing Fertility
Contemporary research on using Chinese medicine to enhance fertility has confirmed that acupuncture may have the following positive effects:
- increases relaxation and reduces the stress associated with the fertility process
- helps stimulate and normalize the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis to support optimal functioning of the reproductive system
- helps nourish the health of the ovaries and improves development of the follicles
- increases blood flow to the uterus and helps to increase the thickness of the uterine lining
- increases the chances of conception and decreases the chance of miscarriage
- improves the quality of semen, especially morphology and motility factors, to help create better quality and quantity of embryos
Researchers from the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York concluded that acupuncture helps to:
- normalize the hormone and endocrine systems that regulate ovulation
- reduce anxiety, stress and the related hormones that can significantly decrease fertility
- increase blood flow to the uterus which improves the chances of a successful implantation
We can significantly increase your chances of conception if your infertility is due to:
- Amenorrhea
- Cervical/Uterine Factors
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian tube blockage( partial blockage)
- Irregular and Annovulatory Menstrual Cycles
- Luteal Phase Defect (LPD)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Stress
- Poor Egg Quality
- Thin and Unresponsive Endometrium
- Immunological Factors
- High FSH( follicle stimulating hormone)
- Recurrent miscarriage
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (IUI/IVF)
Benefits of Acupuncture to Support IVF Treatments
A recent mega study analysis conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine reviewed numerous trials conducted on a total of over 1,300 women who received acupuncture in conjunction with their IVF treatments. These studies showed a 65% increase in establishment of pregnancy, an 87% increase in continuing pregnancy and a 91% increase in live births.
If you are thinking about going through IVF, it is important to get the healthy and balance your reproductive environment to optimize chances of a successful pregnancy. Acupuncture treatment, a herbal regiment and a healthy diet are recommended three months before undergoing IVF.
Per-IVF( 3 month prior to cycle)
The treatment stage before hormonal medication prepares. In women,improve egg quality and regulate hormones; in men, improve semen quality and quantity.
Transfer Stage
At this stage, increase the number of follicles & improve the quality of the uterine environment by relaxing uterine muscles & thickening uterine lining.
Post conception
Continued acupuncture treatments through the first trimester to decrease chance of miscarriage.
In the case that there are sperm pathologies, both acupuncture and Chinese herbs help to:
- Increase sperm count
- Increase sperm motility
- Increase sperm morphology
Please call to discuss how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can support your individualized needs to enhance your fertility journey .
No matter the procedure or stage of treatment, I will work to support you according to your individual needs.