FERTILITY AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine provides customized treatment for both partners wanting to conceive. Often the stresses of life, frustration, improper diet, inadequate rest, unhealthy emotions, lack of exercise, toxins, pollutants and genetic factors all lead to an imbalance in the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine has the answers and practical solutions for you. In traditional Chinese medicine the basic theory is that only when the body is balanced it will function at its optimal level. Acupuncture, the right herbs & supplements along with diet and lifestyle changes helps restore balance. This will result in a higher chance of achieving pregnancy. More and more studies found that patients who received acupuncture treatments appeared to have better IVF outcomes. Most Reproductive Medicine specialized doctor recommend their patient for acupuncture and Oriental medicine. With Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine alone can increase your chances up to 30-40% each month.
How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Succeed
Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can significantly increase the response and success of all forms of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, including a 50% increase in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) success rates. Studies have focused on how acupuncture can increase the blood flow in the uterus and ovaries, creating a more suitable and fertile environment for mature follicles to both develop and implant. Additionally, treating the man at the same time will allow him to provide improved sperm samples of higher counts, increased motility, and more regular morphology. Specifically, Chinese medicine and acupuncture can benefit In Vitro Fertilization IVF in the following ways:
Acupuncture increases the blood flow to the ovaries to nourish the developing follicles and create better egg quality and stronger embryos. It normalizes the function of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian axis to regulate and improve the body’s natural hormonal production which in turn improves ovarian function and egg quality. Acupuncture relaxes the body and reduces stress levels (elevated stress can prohibit conception by blocking blood flow to the reproductive organs and causing an imbalance in hormonal production, thus resulting in irregular menstrual cycles, lack of ovulation, high FSH levels, poor ovarian production, and diminished egg quality). Acupuncture can also do the following:
- Regulate the stimulating hormones to produce an increased quantity of follicles
- Increase the blood flow to the uterus and increase the thickness of the uterine lining to
improve implantation rates
- Improve the blood flow to the reproductive organs and prevent the uterus from contracting
- Prevent hyper-stimulation of the ovaries and address its side effects
- Diminish the side effects of Clomid, Gonal f and other ovulation and hormonal support drugs
- Decrease the chances of miscarriage by relaxing the uterus and providing increased blood
flow
- Strengthen the immune system
- Improve sperm to increase the fertilization rate of eggs and create better quality and quantity of
embryos
Chinese herbs build strong, nutrient-rich blood for the ovaries which will better nourish the developing follicles and create better egg quality and stronger embryos. The herbs also normalize the function of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian axis to regulate and improve the body’s natural hormonal production which in turn improves ovarian function and egg quality. And, Chinese herbs nourish the spleen and kidney system which are responsible for our reproductive health.
Dietary guidelines are customized for each patient based on the health of their kidney, liver, and spleen functions, which control our reproductive health and underlie our metabolic processes. We offer each patient a Fertility Diet guideline that can optimize conception and increase a successful pregnancy within just months.
When should I start Acupuncture for my upcoming In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle?
Most patients require a series of ongoing treatments over a two - three month period to gain all the benefits acupuncture can provide. The recommended treatment schedule is based upon your individual case and can vary. In many cases, we recommend that you start acupuncture treatment two months prior to the commencement of the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle to ensure you get the most out of it. As the transfer gets closer, the frequency of visits may increase. When the day of the transfer arrives, one of our practitioners will meet you at our Nurture Acupuncture clinic and work with the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) nurses and doctors to time the treatment correctly. We administer two acupuncture treatments, one immediately before, and one immediately following the embryo transfer. Not only does it help increase your chance of success, but the acupuncture will help relax and calm you during a very stressful procedure. After the transfer day, it's usually advised to receive a follow up acupuncture session twice weekly until your pregnancy is confirmed.
What if I would like to try acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on its own?
Most of our patients do try to conceive naturally with acupuncture and Oriental medicine. We have many success stories that don't include and ART (assisted reproductive technology). Although this choice is up to the individual patient. We are willing to work with anyone on their path towards becoming a parent.
When should I stop getting acupuncture?
Typically most miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy. Therefore, treatment of patients may often last through week twelve to help prevent miscarriage. Although we also enjoy treating our patients till term and many times help them through their labor, delivery and recovery. We would love to meet you and hope that one day your babies picture will be featured in our office as a success story!
How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Succeed
Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can significantly increase the response and success of all forms of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, including a 50% increase in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) success rates. Studies have focused on how acupuncture can increase the blood flow in the uterus and ovaries, creating a more suitable and fertile environment for mature follicles to both develop and implant. Additionally, treating the man at the same time will allow him to provide improved sperm samples of higher counts, increased motility, and more regular morphology. Specifically, Chinese medicine and acupuncture can benefit In Vitro Fertilization IVF in the following ways:
Acupuncture increases the blood flow to the ovaries to nourish the developing follicles and create better egg quality and stronger embryos. It normalizes the function of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian axis to regulate and improve the body’s natural hormonal production which in turn improves ovarian function and egg quality. Acupuncture relaxes the body and reduces stress levels (elevated stress can prohibit conception by blocking blood flow to the reproductive organs and causing an imbalance in hormonal production, thus resulting in irregular menstrual cycles, lack of ovulation, high FSH levels, poor ovarian production, and diminished egg quality). Acupuncture can also do the following:
- Regulate the stimulating hormones to produce an increased quantity of follicles
- Increase the blood flow to the uterus and increase the thickness of the uterine lining to
improve implantation rates
- Improve the blood flow to the reproductive organs and prevent the uterus from contracting
- Prevent hyper-stimulation of the ovaries and address its side effects
- Diminish the side effects of Clomid, Gonal f and other ovulation and hormonal support drugs
- Decrease the chances of miscarriage by relaxing the uterus and providing increased blood
flow
- Strengthen the immune system
- Improve sperm to increase the fertilization rate of eggs and create better quality and quantity of
embryos
Chinese herbs build strong, nutrient-rich blood for the ovaries which will better nourish the developing follicles and create better egg quality and stronger embryos. The herbs also normalize the function of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian axis to regulate and improve the body’s natural hormonal production which in turn improves ovarian function and egg quality. And, Chinese herbs nourish the spleen and kidney system which are responsible for our reproductive health.
Dietary guidelines are customized for each patient based on the health of their kidney, liver, and spleen functions, which control our reproductive health and underlie our metabolic processes. We offer each patient a Fertility Diet guideline that can optimize conception and increase a successful pregnancy within just months.
When should I start Acupuncture for my upcoming In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle?
Most patients require a series of ongoing treatments over a two - three month period to gain all the benefits acupuncture can provide. The recommended treatment schedule is based upon your individual case and can vary. In many cases, we recommend that you start acupuncture treatment two months prior to the commencement of the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle to ensure you get the most out of it. As the transfer gets closer, the frequency of visits may increase. When the day of the transfer arrives, one of our practitioners will meet you at our Nurture Acupuncture clinic and work with the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) nurses and doctors to time the treatment correctly. We administer two acupuncture treatments, one immediately before, and one immediately following the embryo transfer. Not only does it help increase your chance of success, but the acupuncture will help relax and calm you during a very stressful procedure. After the transfer day, it's usually advised to receive a follow up acupuncture session twice weekly until your pregnancy is confirmed.
What if I would like to try acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on its own?
Most of our patients do try to conceive naturally with acupuncture and Oriental medicine. We have many success stories that don't include and ART (assisted reproductive technology). Although this choice is up to the individual patient. We are willing to work with anyone on their path towards becoming a parent.
When should I stop getting acupuncture?
Typically most miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy. Therefore, treatment of patients may often last through week twelve to help prevent miscarriage. Although we also enjoy treating our patients till term and many times help them through their labor, delivery and recovery. We would love to meet you and hope that one day your babies picture will be featured in our office as a success story!
