The treatment of infertility with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates back 2,000 years. These ancient, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a women’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 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, and regulate menstrual cycle.

In a study published in Human Reproduction Journal, an ultrasound was used to evaluate blood flow to the uterus during the acupuncture treatments. The study found blood flow increases during treatment. According to Dr. Nancy Snyderman, “when acupuncture needles are placed correctly, it can affect the nervous system. The idea is that is 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. Another study appearing in the British Medical Journal concluded that acupuncture can be offered as a significant, clinically relevant adjunct to in vitro fertilization.

According to the theories of acupuncture and TCM, infertility is caused by an imbalance of Qi and blood affecting one or more of the Organ Systems.Acupuncture and TCM can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality, quantity, balance and flow of Qi and blood. When QI (pronounced “chee”) or vital energy, and blood are circulating feely throughout the body, every cell, tissue and organ is properly nourished and functioning well. When this occurs, women’s health and fertility are increased.

Testimonials:

“My husband and I tried for 4 years to get pregnant. We saw several doctors who could find nothing wrong, and therefore, did not know how to help us. With herbs and acupuncture, Dr. Zhao strengthened my system and helped prepare my body for pregnancy. Six months later, I was pregnant. ”

Gena

Reference:

Acupuncture Eases Migraine Headache Pain, WebMD

Acupuncture Technique May Help Some Women Ovulate

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