Fertility
Fertility
If you're struggling to conceive naturally, you're not alone. There are a variety of reasons that fertility struggles can occur. Acupuncture is a great supportive choice for fertility. If you are in the beginning stages and looking to regulate menstruation and optimize your and your partner's health, acupuncture is supportive of this process. If you are further into your fertility journey and starting IUI or IVF treatments, acupuncture can help to maximize your potential for conception.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility
Regulates the menstrual cycle and promotes regular ovulation
Supporting a healthy luteal phase for successful implantation
Increasing circulation and ensuring that there is good blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Increasing sperm count and motility
Reducing stress and anxiety in life and surrounding fertility challenges
Female Fertility:
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Regulating the menstrual cycle and hormone release - Women need to have a properly functioning menstrual cycle to become pregnant. Acupuncture helps to regulate the connection between the ovaries and pituitary glands.
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Increasing circulation to the uterus and supporting the body to build a strong endometrial lining which will improve the chance of implantation.
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For women to ovulate regularly, there needs to be a balance in the FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone). Some women ovulate irregularly or not at all, acupucnture can help to regulate these hormones and stimulate ovulation.
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A woman's egg quality is influenced by health, genetics, age and lifestyle. The quality of the egg is an important factor in fertility, and can be directly impacted by acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture can help increase the number of eggs and the health of the eggs released during ovulation.
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Reducing stress and anxiety. When fertility is an issue, it can strongly affect a person's stress and anxiety. Acupuncture is amazing for reducing stress and anxiety and promoting relaxation.
Male Fertility:
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Sperm needs to move; motility is extremely important to increase the chance of conception.
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Some studies indicate that acupuncture has a positive effect on sperm count. Increasing a man's sperm count increases the chances of healthy conception.
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Increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs – Increased blood flow to the male reproductive organs makes this area function more effectively.
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Reducing the stress of trying to conceive – Acupuncture can help to release neurotransmitters that help reduce the anxiety and stress of dealing with fertility issues. Stress hormones can adversely affect how our bodies function and impact the chances of conceiving.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does it hurt?
Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, only slightly thicker than a human hair; they are not typically painful. Some points are more sensitive than others, and some people are more sensitive than others, but it is not a painful treatment.
Can I do it in conjunction with IVF and IUI treatments?
Acupuncture is an amazing complementary treatment to Western Fertility Treatments. Evidence-based studies indicated that starting acupuncture 90 days before an IVF cycle dramatically increases the chance of conception.
Do both my husband and I need to come?
No, it is completely fine if only one of you chooses to come.
How does acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture directly influences the nervous system and modulates the production and balance of hormones. This means acupuncture can have a direct effect on your hormones and can regulate the menstrual cycle, promote ovulation, support the luteal phase for implantation, balance hormones/regulate hormonal activity, stimulate the growth of a healthy uterine lining, increase libido and reduce stress when trying to conceive.