Acupuncture for Infertility
Acupuncture is a safe, natural, and effective therapy for infertility that has been used in China for thousands of years. In the West, acupuncture has increasingly gained popularity in the treatment of fertility issues due to the growing prevalence of fertility problems and the demand for effective, drug-free, and non-invasive forms of therapy.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can enhance female fertility by regulating menstrual cycles, increasing blood flow to the uterus and reproductive organs, promoting ovulation, normalizing hormones, and promoting deep relaxation. In addition to aiding in natural conception, acupuncture has also been shown to significantly increase the success of Assistive Reproductive Techniques, such as IVF. By getting treatment in the weeks or months leading up to an IVF procedure, egg quality and the quality of the uterine lining can be improved, and the body can be more prepared for egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
Another way in which acupuncture can help couples dealing with infertility is by addressing male-factor infertility. Nearly half of fertility problems arise at least in some part from male-factor infertility. Acupuncture can help by improving sperm quality, quantity, and motility.
As the reasons for infertility problems vary from individual to individual, so too will the treatments. In addition to acupuncture, the use of herbal therapy, meditation/energy breathwork, and diet/lifestyle changes may be incorporated into a patient's treatment plan to promote optimal fertilty.
