Acupuncture and Fertility

The popularity of using acupuncture to treat infertility is growing in the west, particularly as scientific studies demonstrate it's efficacy. Recent scientific studies support the utilization of acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine for infertility and other reproductive disorders (PCOS, menopause). This growing body of evidence demonstrates that Professional Chinese Medicine can improve fertility rates by enhancing physiological processes related to the menstrual cycle.

"The following three therapies have contributed to healthy pregnancies:

INCREASED BLOOD FLOW.Acupuncture: Certain acupuncture techniques are known to improve blood flow to the ovaries. Better circulation to any organ improves its function and this is especially true of the ovaries.

BETTER NOURISHMENT.Nutrition: Dietary supplements like wheat-grass, blue-green algae and royal jelly are know to affect the state of follicular health. Avoiding sugar, refined carbs and coffee also help.

HORMONAL BALANCING USING HERBHeHHS.Herbal Medicines Properly-prescribed herbal formulas which address underlying patterns of imbalance can restore natural, balanced hormonal function. " Randine Lewis, The Fertile Soul.

AAcupuncture may help:

• Acupuncture may: Improve the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs by improving ovarian function
  
  
• Regulate hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
  
  
• Regulate the menstrual cycle, blood flow circulation
  
  
• Relax the patient and decrease stress
  
  
• Lessen the side effects of drugs used in IVF
  
  
• Improve semen quality and number of normal sperm