Fertility - General
Treatment
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture has an extremely
long and impressive history of the treatment of both primary and secondary
infertility. Acupuncture can effectively address many of the causes
of infertility including:
*Low
sperm count and poor sperm motility
*Irregular menses and lack of
ovulation
*Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome
*Endometriosis
*Female hormonal
imbalance
Treatment involves bi-weekly or weekly acupuncture for
a variable length of time, depending on the circumstances of the
couple. Concurrently, a naturopathic pre-conception
program is commenced. This optimises the health and wellbeing of both
the male and female partners, and prepares them for a health conception
and pregnancy. This program involves a dietary protocol along
with nutritional supplementation. Often traditional Chinese herbal formulations are
used to improve fertility.
The TCM
focus in the treatment of female infertility is very much on normalising
the production and circulation of the “blood” energy in the
body. Many female fertility issues result from a
deficiency, stagnation or blockage of this energy. In my clinic I see two main features in women
having difficulty conceiving. The first is a generalised deficiency of blood
and qi…. An exhaustion of vital force. This results from over activity, too much stress
and lack of rest and relaxation.
The
second most common imbalance is a stagnation or blockage of the liver
energy. Liver qi is involved in the smooth flow and
regulation of hormones, digestion, mood and energy. Liver qi stagnation results from ongoing stress
with suppression of emotions leading to feelings of frustration and
anger. Excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine,
along with a sedentary lifestyle also contribute to liver qi
stagnation.
Acupuncture and IVF
Clinical
trials suggest that the use of acupuncture in conjunction with assisted
reproductive technology such as IVF significantly improves
outcome. A recent review of clinical trials, published in
the British Medical Journal found that using acupuncture with IVF
resulted in a:
*65%
increase in pregnancy
*87%
increase in likelihood of pregnancy
continuing
*91%
increase in live birth rate
In
clinical trials acupuncture is performed shortly before and after embryo
transfer. As a TCM acupuncturist, I encourage my fertility
clients to have regular acupuncture treatment throughout the course of
their IVF process. Treatment is given once a week, for several weeks
leading up to embryo transfer. This ensures that a woman’s qi and blood are
strong and balanced, thus, increasing her wellbeing and health prior to
conception, and increasing the likelihood of a healthy
pregnancy.
Links
Testimonies>>
Arrange a consultation
with Lynda>>
Videos
Fertility
- General
Articles
10 Tips to Boost Your
Fertility...(from Fitness Life Magazine)
|
