Infertility and Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for 3000 years to treat fertility. It brings both a supportive element and another avenue to help with fertility issues.
Acupuncture has been proven to relieve stress, harmonize energy that is not flowing in the right direction and also to strengthen the immune system. This all helps your ability to relax and concentrate on your well-being.
Acupuncture works on our reproductive system. It helps to improve the function of the ovaries, maintenance and growth of healthy embryos, and it can also help to thicken the lining of the utereus by regulating the estrogen and progesterone levels. If you are using an IVF or IUI program, acupuncture can assist the ovaries to better respond to the stimulating drugs by helping to reproduce more follicles and good quality of eggs.
High levels of FSH show poor ovarian function. Acupuncture can help decrease the level of FSH by again regulating hormone levels and ovarian function.
For the male patient who is having fertility issues, acupuncture can improve semen quality and quantity. Doing this will improve the health of the embryo that will in turn reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Finally, diet and exercise can play an important role in fertility issues. Some suggestions are to reduce the amount of cold drinks and raw foods consumed. Limiting the intake of ice cream, coffee, and chocolate. During this important time, you need to nourish your reproductive system by eating healthier and at regular intervals. Also exercise and meditation can be helpful.
The Treatment Plan
I suggest that the patient come to me 3 months before starting the IVF/IUI program or trying to conceive naturally. You will need to prepare your body for the steps that are required to conceive.
The patient would then be treated with supporting sessions that work side by side with the IVF/IUI program or natural conception. Once you have conceived, treatments are continued to help you hold the pregnancy. Acupuncture is also helpful for any other sickness or pain associated with the pregnancy.
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