Acupuncture for Fertility in New York City
Acupuncture is a safe, effective and drug-free choice that has been proven in various medical studies to increase conception when combined with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other Western fertility treatments. According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal in 2008, acupuncture is thought to help improve fertility in three ways:
| 1) | Acupuncture may mediate the release of neurotransmitters, which may in turn stimulate secretion of gonadotrophin releasing hormone, thereby influencing the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility. |
| 2) | Acupuncture may stimulate blood flow to the uterus by inhibiting uterine central sympathetic nerve activity. |
| 3) | Acupuncture may stimulate the production of endogenous opioids, which may inhibit the central nervous system outflow and the biological stress response. |
To read the full study, Click Here.
*Metropolitan Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is the official acupuncture and herbal medicine practice for the renowned Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine in New York City.
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FAQ about Acupuncture and Infertility
- When combined with IVF, when should acupuncture treatments begin for increasing fertility?
- According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, how can acupuncture and Chinese medicinals help improve fertility?
- Can acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine improve fertility without undergoing conventional Western medical treatments?
- When not utilizing Assisted Reproductive Technology, when should acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments commence for improving female fertility?
- Can acupuncture treatment benefit male infertility? If so, when should treatment begin?
Question: When combined with IVF, when should acupuncture treatments begin for increasing fertility?
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Question: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, how can acupuncture and Chinese medicinals help improve fertility?
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2) Acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus. Studies indicate that increased blood flow to the uterus can help promote follicular development and encourage implantation of the embryo.
3) Acupuncture and Chinese medicinals can help the ovaries respond better to the hyper-stimulating drugs thereby allowing for the production of more follicles.
4) Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can regulate estrogen and progesterone levels which can augment the lining of the uterus for proper implantation.
5) Acupuncture strengthens the immune system. Since approximately half of chemical pregnancies miscarry, one of the treatment goals is to boost the patient’s immune system using acupuncture and herbs.
6) There are high levels of physical and emotional stress associated with trying to get pregnant. Acupuncture and herbs are very effective in reducing stress and alleviating the side-effects of the hyper-stimulating medications, which help the patient to be calm and relaxed.
7) Acupuncture treats the root cause of female infertility and many other gynecological conditions that contribute to infertility such as irregular menses, endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes and PCOS.
Question: Can acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine improve fertility without undergoing conventional Western medical treatments?
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Acupuncture and herbs can positively impact your chances to conceive in drug-free and non-invasive way. This knowledge has been known among Chinese physicians for over two-thousand years and is now being widely accepted by Western medicine as well.
Question: When not utilizing Assisted Reproductive Technology, when should acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments commence for improving female fertility?
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Question: Can acupuncture treatment benefit male infertility? If so, when should treatment begin?
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Preferably, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment should commence as soon as possible, i.e. 10-13 weeks before the semen collection, since sperm usually take between 70-90 days to mature and to allow the cumulative effects of the medicine to accumulate. Ideally, one or two treatments, per week, should be administered leading up to the semen sample to maximize male fertility.
To read about the latest research on acupuncture and infertility for women, Click Here. For men, Click Here.