The treatment of infertility with acupuncture and Chinese medicine dates back 2,000 years. These ancient, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a woman’s whole body, unlocking unlimited potential health, healing and childbearing.
According to the theories of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, infertility is caused by an imbalance of Qi and blood affecting one or more of the Organ systems.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality, quantity, balance and flow of Qi and blood. When Qi (also called Life Energy) and blood are circulating freely throughout the body, every cell, tissue and organ is properly nourished and functioning well. When this occurs, a woman’s health and fertility are increased.
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.
Acupuncture can….
Women’s health issues that Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been effective in treating:
Tracey also treats Men’s Fertility issues – Acupuncture and can help improve sperm quantity, mobility and motility
Support Groups
www.hfea.gov.uk (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority)
Self-Help Books:
“Couple’s Guide to IVF: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Your Chances of Success” by Liza Charlesworth
“The IVF Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Assisted Reproductive Techniques” by Robert M.L. Winston
Research
Paulus W E, Zhang M, Strehler E, El-Danasouri I, Sterzik K (2002) Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy, Fertility and Sterility, Vol 77, No.4: 721-724
Stener-Victorin E, Waldenström U, Nilsson L, Wikland M, Olof Janson P (1999) A prospective randomized study of electro-acupuncture versus alfentanil as anaesthesia during oocyte aspiration in in-vitro fertilization. Human Reproduction Vol 14: 2480-2484