Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture for Fertility
Fertility Assistance through Acupuncture
The treatment of infertility with acupuncture herbal medicine dates back 2,000 years. These classical, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a woman’s whole body, unlocking unlimited potential for health, healing and childbearing.
A landmark study published in the medical journal Fertility & Sterility found that acupuncture dramatically improves the chances of becoming pregnant when used in conjunction with other assisted reproductive techniques.
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York review studies and concluded that acupuncture helps to:
increase blood flow to the uterus, which improves the changes of an ovum implanting on the uterine wall
reduce anxiety, stress, and the hormones that are secreted during stressful situations that can significantly decrease fertility
normalize hormone and endocrine systems that regulate ovulation, especially in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
positively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which plays a key role in fertility
regulate menstrual cycle
In a study published in Human Reproduction Journal, an ultrasound was used to evaluate blood flow to the uterus during acupuncture treatments. The study found blood flow increases during treatment. According to Dr. Nancy Snyderman, “When acupuncture needles are expertly used, it can affect the nervous system. The idea is that if you stimulate the nervous system, you can make the uterus quiet and allow blood to flow.” Relaxing the uterus and increasing blood flow allows for the successful implant of an embryo within the uterine lining.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality, quantity and balance of circulation to the ovaries and uterus. When is blood circulating freely throughout the body, every cell, tissue and organ is properly nourished and functioning well. When this occurs, a woman’s health and fertility are increased.
Below is a brief overview of some of the “inside” language an acupuncturist is considering when evaluating fertility
Kidney System
The kidney system provides a foundation of how a woman develops in regard to her hormones and fertility. This systems has major impact on the quality of the ovaries and quantity of egg and follicles.
Pancreas System
An adequate supply of blood is required by a woman's body to sustain a normal menstrual cycle, a growing fetus, and a healthy pregnancy. A disharmony within this system can result in an inadequate supply and imbalance of blood. Acupuncture and herbs can build and nourish blood, in order to promote a healthy amount of blood to the uterus.
Liver System
In order to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy, it is important to have a consistent movement of blood throughout the body. In acupuncture theory, the liver plays a major role in how blood moves and the ability for the body to engage in developing tissues (uterine lining, egg development and the movement of the egg within the fallopian tube). When it is out of balance, areas of the body will not receive necessary blood and impulse to move and grow.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine provide a safe, effective, drug-free and natural approach to treating infertility and enjoying a healthy pregnancy. Here are a few reasons to try acupuncture and Chinese Medicine:
An acupuncturist does not treat just symptoms and signs, but instead activates the body’s natural healing potential by treating the root causes that have lead to the problem or disease.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are completely natural. No drugs are ever used. In the Western treatment of infertility, undesired side effects and accumulated toxicity from invasive procedures and drug therapies may occur.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used to strengthen, support, and balance overall health and well-being, so other fertility procedures are more effective.
The practice of acupuncture is well established over many, many years and has helped millions of people become well and stay healthy.
It works!