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You might be wondering if Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture could help boost your fertility journey. I've spent years researching and working with couples seeking natural fertility solutions, and I can tell you that acupuncture has emerged as a fascinating complementary treatment option. Through my experience, I've seen how this ancient practice can work alongside modern fertility treatments to potentially enhance your chances of conception. Your path to parenthood might feel overwhelming, but understanding how acupuncture fits into fertility treatment could open new possibilities. When you combine TCM principles with contemporary reproductive medicine, you're taking a holistic approach to your fertility goals. I've witnessed countless patients experience reduced stress levels and improved overall well-being during their fertility journey. The beauty of acupuncture lies in its personalized approach - your treatment plan is tailored specifically to your body's needs. Through strategically placed needles, you may experience improved blood flow to reproductive organs and better hormonal balance. Your body's natural healing responses can be activated, potentially creating an optimal environment for conception. You'll find that acupuncture sessions can become a peaceful retreat from the emotional challenges of fertility treatment. Whether you're pursuing IVF or trying naturally, adding acupuncture to your fertility plan could provide the extra support you're seeking. Ready to explore how acupuncture might enhance your fertility journey? Let's dive deeper into the specific benefits and what you can expect from this time-tested treatment approach.
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Sperm quality is dropping for the past 20 years. The latest standard for normal sperm quality by WHO is lower than previous before. There is a lot of factors can affect and reduce sperm quality, ranging from lifestyle, diseases to medication.
50% of the infertile couple are complicated by male infertility factors as well. This is a very big problem. Without solving male factor and only concentrating on female factors only is a waste of effort, time and money. Imaging that the women is healthy to get pregnant after treatment but only later that we found out the men suffer from poor sperm quality and not yet been treated, now, we have to treat the men. So there is a waste of time and delay.
This is where Traditional Chinese Medicine and its healing methods can help increase the chance of conceiving a child. In most cases, both parties are recommended to receive treatment to improve their body constitution.
Various possible causes for not conceiving a child include:
Kidney Deficiencies (Hormonal Imbalances):
In TCM, the kidneys refer to the ‘congenital constitution’ inherited from parents since birth, which is vital for growth, energy production and reproduction. It is similar to what is known today as genetic and hormonal factors. Energy from the kidney peaks around the reproductive ages of 25-30, however, it gradually depletes as an individual grows older due to various environmental and lifestyle factors.
Emotional Stress:
The function of the liver in TCM is to regulate emotions and ensure smooth flow of blood and energy in the body. When under a high level of stress, these functions are disrupted and blood circulation is affected.
Phlegm Stagnation:
Frequent consumption of raw, cold and spicy food adversely affects the digestive system. This often results in the production of ‘phlegm’ and ‘dampness’ in the body. The accumulation of these secretions in the body negatively impacts fertility.
Blood Stasis:
Irregular menstrual cycles and uterine cysts may be possible causes for infertility. This is often caused by blood stasis in the ovaries and womb.
Acupuncture and herbal medication are frequently used in accordance to the individual's condition. TCM helps patient as a whole, to:
At Golden Gate Fertility Centre, we have 30 year's clinic experience in treating male and female fertility issue. Many couples successfully conceived with our help after failed multiple IVF treatment cycle. Our medication able to improve sperm quality in all aspect of parameter such as motility, morphology, quantity, concentration, and vitality. All these are back up and proven by our clinical data and other independent lab's analysis and result. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also visit our clinic for FREE CONSULTATION.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting the ability to achieve pregnancy in affected women, affecting nearly 10 percent of women overall. “poly” means many and “cyst” means sacs that contain fluid and “syndrome” means a group of associated symptoms. Patients usually only find out about PCOS during a clinic visit for their irregular menses, prolong delay menstruation or failing to get pregnant after actively trying for it.
Women with PCOS may or may not have symptoms and may not have all the symptoms at the same time. It is also important to know that women who are overweight or obese are more likely to have PCOS, while it can happen with women with normal BMI. Following are the symptoms of PCOS
- Infrequent or absent menses. Some women have abnormal uterine bleeding due to prolong absent of ovulation.
- Excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern – face, back and chest. This is known as hirsutism.
When investigated by doctors, women with PCOS may have pearl string appearance seen in ovary due to the present of multiple cysts on an ultrasound scan. From blood investigation they may also have too much male hormone, testosterone. The LH hormone may also be raised.
The diagnosis of PCOS is based on the fulfilment of 2 out of the 3 Rotterdam criteria. PCOS is also frequently associated with metabolic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Other medical problem may be seen include Sleep apnea and fatty liver disease.
In the theory of TCM, PCOS is often due to kidney deficiency, excess water, blood stagnation, and Yang deficiency.
For those who are trying to get pregnant, TCM will help to improve the ovarian activity, uterus blood flow and support ovulation for fertilisation. This is done by:
Improve kidney function - which influence the reproductive system.
Remove excess dampness in the body.
Improving blood and Qi circulation to ensure optimal nutrients and oxygen is being transported to both ovaries and subsequently eggs(follicles) and removing excess dampness.
PCOS women who are overweight or obese, there tends to have more dampness present. Combine healthy diet and lifestyle, TCM can improve the PCOS condition and helps body return to normal endocrine function.
Stress is another contributing factor to irregular menses, and acupuncture will helps relax the body and mind and improve the nervous system. Acupuncture has been gaining popularity worldwide especially in the treatment of fertility. Many fertility specialists in the Europe are using acupuncture to improve the IVF treatment success rate. Acupuncture can unblock meridian in the body to improve circulation of qi, energy, and blood flow to the reproductive systems, which boosting fertility in the process. Consistency is the key in any treatment, weekly acupuncture sessions is reported to better improve fertility function than occasional on-and-off treatment.
If you suspect or have been diagnosed with PCOS, it is important to talk to your doctor to understand what western medicine options you have, while also talk to our physicians to discuss your treatment options.