1.

Fill out the general information forms and fertility questionnaires for men or women. Send the forms in, and our acupuncturist will begin working with you on your fertility formulas.

2.

Copy the Basal Body Temperature (BBT) chart. Begin recording your temperature with a digital thermometer every morning upon awakening (before rising.) A typical graph will show a slight drop in temperature just prior to ovulation followed by a rise between 0.3 and 1.0 degree Fahrenheit, a result of rising progesterone after ovulation. Progesterone (and temperature) should remain elevated approximately 14 days and then drop, signaling the onset of menses. If conception occurs your temperature should remain elevated and even jump to a third level on the graph. [If it doesn't, we will be able to provide a formula which increases the likelihood of carrying the pregnancy.]

3.

Note changes in vaginal mucus during the month - it should be wet and slippery like egg whites around ovulation. Note these changes on your BBT chart.

4.

Note alterations in the cervix - rising estrogen levels around ovulation cause the cervix to soften and move up and away from the vagina while the cervical opening enlarges. These changes can be felt. Note these changes on your BBT chart as well.

5.

If your body is not showing a "normal" curve, the right herbal formula can correct this. After one month of monitoring we will modify your herbal preparation to reflect any needed changes.