Fertility

For the 4.5 million couples experiencing infertility each year, acupuncture may be just what the doctor ordered. Acupuncture can increase fertility by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs and balancing the endocrine system.The goal of an infertility treatment from a Chinese Medicine perspective is not just to get pregnant, but to stay pregnant and to have a healthy baby. Among many other benefits, acupuncture can provide better blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, creating a stronger chance for an egg to be nourished and carried to term.

While 40 percent of infertility is caused by problems in the female, another 40 percent is caused by problems in the male, such as low sperm count or motility. The cause of female infertility stems from problems such as anovulation and endometriosis. The remaining 20 percent is caused by unknown factors. One of the ways acupuncture infertility treatment increases fertility is by reducing stress, which is often a key factor in the fertility of both men and women. When people are under stress, the hormone cortizol is released in the brain. This alters the brain’s neurochemical balance, thus changing hormone levels and disrupting the pituitary balance that is key to the reproductive cycle.

Due to the delicate balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and reproductive glands, stress is capable of preventing a woman from ovulating entirely. This can contribute to the cause of female infertility. Stress can also create spasms in both the fallopian tubes and the uterus, which can interfere with movement and implantation of a fertilized egg. In men, stress can alter sperm counts, motility, and cause impotence. Acupuncture infertility treatment counters the effects of stress and cortizol by releasing endorphins in the brain. The most common cause of female infertility is an ovulation disorder, in which the release of a mature egg from the ovary is prevented, usually because of a hormonal imbalance. An imbalance in reproductive hormones can also negatively affect male reproductive function, such as sperm motility and production.

While the fertility drugs commonly prescribed for women can improve pregnancy rate, they also commonly include such side effects as abdominal tenderness, bloating, fluid retention, weight gain, and nausea. Acupuncture infertility treatment, by contrast, produces few or no side effects while performing the same function as the drugs do: stimulating the hypothalamus to effectively balance the endocrine system and its hormones and to get to the root cause of infertility.

In addition to relieving stress, acupuncture can help increase a woman’s fertility by improving blood flow to the ovaries and uterus. This improved blood flow can help thicken the lining of the uterus, increasing the chances of conception. Studies show woman who have acupuncture treatments in conjunction with IVF treatment have an additional increase of 30% success rate. If you have already had IVF treatments or just decided its not right for you, acupuncture can assist you in your fertility journey. At Holistic Healing we understand that creating your family is one of the most important and exciting aspects in life which may cause stress,anxiety or nervousness. The practitioner will determine your underlying cause of infertility and develop customized treatment plan to increase your chances of conception and healthy birth.

Acupuncture for fertility helps to..

• Reduce stress
• Improve the quality of eggs, have been trying to get pregnant for 1 year without any success optimize fertilization
• Enhance uterus
• Increase sperm count and motility remove an ovarian cyst
• Carry full term multiple miscarriages, multiple IVF transfers,
• PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, unknown factors