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Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used systems of healing
in the world.
When practiced by a licensed, trained acupuncturist, acupuncture is extremely safe.
Our practitioners are eastern and western trained doctors with at least 25 years of experience each.
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture and herbs are beneficial to those experiencing infertility. Acupuncture is based in the Chinese belief that a balance in the energy flow (known as Qi - pronounced "chi") through the body is needed in order to stay healthy.
The practice of acupuncture remains somewhat controversial among Westerners. Modern science cannot explain just how acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) work. Some Western medical studies have indicated that acupuncture can lower overall stress in people, in turn lowering stress hormones. Stress is known to be a very powerful factor in infertility.
However, most practicing acupuncturists say that acupuncture helps by regulating your body’s system. This helps to regulate blood flow to the reproductive organs and to stabilize hormone levels. This in turn increases both ovarian function in women and sperm production in men.
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Acupuncture and TCM can be used as a standalone treatment for infertility, or along with western medical intervention such as IVF, IUI, ICSI or other therapies.
For women, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can aid in:
- Regulating Your Menses (irregular, short or absent periods)
- Balance and Regulate FSH Levels (including helping to reverse premature menopause)
- Balance and Regulate Estrogen
- Regulate Ovulation and Balance LH (Lutenizing hormone) levels
- Balance and Regulate Progesterone
- Prevente Recurring Miscarriages
For men, acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine can aid in
- Oligospermia (low sperm count)
- Azoospermia (no sperm at all in the semen sample)
- Aspermia (absence of any semen or ejaculate)
- Varicocele (varicose veins around the testicle and vas deferens
- Hydrocele (excessive fluid present around the testicle)
- increase sperm production (both quantity and quality)
- improve sperm motility
For further reading, please visit our sister website at www.totalwellnesscentre.ca/infertility.html.
