Infertility is the inability
of a couple to become pregnant regardless of cause after 1 year of unprotected
sexual intercourse using no birth control methods. Infertility
affects about 6.1 million people in the United States, about 10% of
men and women of reproductive age. The vast majority of them turn to
traditional fertility treatments for help, but a growing number are trying an
alternative therapy – traditional Chinese medicine.
Chinese
acupuncture and herbal therapy are ancient Chinese methods used for the
treatment and prevention of disease. These systems are as ancient and effective
as any other medical techniques used in the world today. They have been
practiced consistently for thousand years in the Orient. Seventy percent of one
quarter of the world's population uses Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine
as their main form of health care. However, only in the past decades have
acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) been recognized in the United States.
The benefits of acupuncture and TCM in treatment for the infertile couple can
be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back to the 11AD. Not only
do these techniques assist in regulating the menstrual cycle and invigorating
the sperm, but they also serve to enhance the function of the whole body. This
"whole body" health approach, in turn, provides a key to unlock
unlimited potential in healing.
No matter if you
are taking a modern approach to fertility treatment (through IVF, IUI, etc.),
or want to take a natural approach, Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine can
increase the chances of becoming pregnant and having a child.
Chinese
acupuncture & herbal medicine has been shown to:
• Regulate the menstrual
cycle
• Regulate hormones by reducing stress
• Improve blood flow to the ovaries & uterus
• Improve ovarian function - encourages
production of follicles & enhances their quality
• Improve the thickness of the uterine wall
lining
• Reduce uterine contractions after embryo
transfer
• Reduce the chance of miscarriage
• Lessen the side effects of pharmaceuticals
• Enhance the immune system
• Improve quality of oocytes
• Improve sperm count, motility and morphology as well as other sexual health problems such as impotence.
• Improve pregnancy rates in
women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Acupuncture can increase IVF success by 65%. The remarkable success rate
occurred across seven acupuncture trials involving 1,366 women. Results are
published in the February 2008 issue of the British Medical Journal.
If you would
like to pursue this form of treatment or information, please contact Xiaoyan.
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