What is fertility acupuncture?
Fertility acupuncture is a customized acupuncture treatment plan utilizing acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition to help improve fertility. It is a process-oriented method of medical intervention that aids in improving fertility in both men and women, treating fertility disorders and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF and IUI. When it comes to fertility, it is better to do more than less.
What conditions can fertility acupuncture treat?
Fertility acupuncture can treat many common fertility disorders, including:
- Elevated follicle stimulating hormone
- Repeated pregnancy loss
- Unexplained (idiopathic) infertility
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Other issues that may interfere with your fertility and often respond well to acupuncture include:
- Amenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Luteal phase defect (LPD)
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Premature ovarian failure (POF)
- Stress
- Poor egg quality
- Advanced maternal age
- Thin, unresponsive endometrium
Almost any type of fertility disorder can be helped with acupuncture.
What are the benefits of fertility acupuncture?
Fertility acupuncture:
- Improves ovary function
- Regulates menstrual cycles
- Regulates hormones
- Increases uterine blood flow
- Relaxes the body
- Increases chance of conceiving
- Enhances implantation chances
Fertility acupuncture can also decrease the chances of a miscarriage.
What can I expect during fertility acupuncture treatments?
When you come in for your first treatment, the Family Wellness Acupuncture team discusses and reviews all aspects of your fertility goals and issues. They then work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that will best help you to improve your overall ability to have a healthy and happy conception. The team continues to work with you to maintain good health for both you and your baby during your maternity and help with your postnatal care.
The ideal treatment schedule for women is 1-2 times per week with an average of 4-6 months to conceive when using acupuncture to improve fertility. For men, the ideal treatment schedule is once a week and 2-3 months of acupuncture treatment in combination with herbal medicine to see significant improvement in sperm production.
Schedule a visit at Family Wellness Acupuncture today to find out more about fertility acupuncture treatments. Call the office that’s convenient to your location or book your visit online.
