Acupuncture & Infertility
The treatment of infertility with acupuncture
and Chinese medicine dates back 2,000 years. These ancient, 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 medical journal Fertility & Sterility found that acupuncture dramatically
improves the chances of becoming pregnant when used in conjunction with other assisted reproductive techiques. Researchers
from Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York reviewed studies and concluded that acupuncture helps to:
- increase blood flow to the uterus, which improves the chances 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.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality,
quantity, balance and flow of Qi and blood. When Qi (also called Life Energy) and blood are 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.
According
to the theories of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, infertility is caused by an imbalance of Qi and blood affecting one or
more of the Organ Systems. (Please keep in mind that the Organs described below reflect Eastern
medical theories and philosphies)
- Kidney
Organ System
- Spleen Organ System
- Liver Organ System
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine provide a safe, effective, drug-free, and natural approach to treating
infertility and enjoying a healthy pregnancy!
