Why Fertility Supported Acupuncture?

The Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) approach of acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy is gentle, yet very effective. Conventional Western medicine offers a bigger bang, but we liken this to putting a thumbtack into the wall with a sledgehammer. Many women do not need fertility drugs and medically assisted reproductive techniques, yet they go through months of physical and emotional agony, not to mention the financial burden. The Center for Reproductive Healing’s (CRH) approach to fertility support will put the tack in the wall with a thumb. It is safe, non-invasive, natural, cost effective, and has no side effects. In fact, a TCM approach can only make you stronger, while helping to create a healthier environment for a harmonious pregnancy. TCM treatments will also increase the likelihood of conception if you do opt for the fertility drugs or medically assisted fertilization.

What About My “Reproductive Clock?”

You are not alone. Approximately one in six to ten couples experience problems with fertility. Innumerable women grieve the loss of a potential child once a month, and lose a little more hope with each passing menstrual cycle. We believe that we can give you reason for optimism.

It is very common for couples today to feel like "it is getting too late; we must employ severe measures." While it is true that the average couple waits until later in life to conceive, TCM may help "turn back the reproductive clock." Please be patient with yourself. It takes at least three cycles to normalize a woman's cycle; perhaps longer if she has taken fertility drugs, has a history of sexually transmitted disease, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or polycystic ovaries. Likewise, it takes 70 days to generate new sperm in a man. If he has a history of drug and alcohol abuse or urological complications, it may take longer to regenerate his reproductive capacity.

How Can TCM Treat Hormonal Imbalances?

Many hormonal problems are due to slight imbalances in the delicate endocrine system, which may alter a pathway by which the body produces hormones. A slight aberration can throw the entire system off so it no longer functions smoothly. Research has shown that acupuncture influences these hormonal pathways to assist our own internal energies and restore endocrine harmony. Certain meridians influence the internal organs, some of which control the reproductive organs. Other meridians affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which is responsible for ovulation and sperm production. All of the meridians need to be balanced for optimum function.

Modern diagnostic techniques may not detect any laboratory abnormality or functional causes at all. This does not necessarily mean that fertility drugs or surgical procedures are warranted.

What Can I Do To Help Myself?