Acupunture, Herbs, Lifestyle and Their Effect on Fertility

Infertility can disrupt any couple’s hopes and dreams. Many couples turn to Western Assisted Reproductive Technology for treatment. Assited reproductive technology includes, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Hormonal Therapies.

However research also provides natural, less invasive, options to increase fertility. Classical Chinese medicine has a 2000 year-old tradition of treating infertility. Also, naturopathic Medicine involves stimulating the body’s ability to balance organ systems, such as the reproductive and hormonal systems. These natural fertility therapies focus on bringing balance to the body and improving all phases of pregnancy including pre-conception, conception, carrying, delivery and postpartum.

Both classical Chinese medicine and Naturopathic medicine address the core of infertility by balancing the menstrual cycle and improving the quality of eggs, endometrial lining, cervical fluid and sperm. Not only are these therapies gentle, safe and effective, they also have a very low risk of side effects and naturally calm the nervous system. A natural fertility program using classical Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle changes.

Enhancing Female Fertility

According to classical Chinese medicine and the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, a healthy body is a fertile body. By enhancing the body’s internal terrain, an environment conducive to fertility is created. This approach also has the advantage of setting the stage for long- term balance in other areas of health and wellbeing.

Treatment programs are designed to meet a patient's needs based upon the classical Chinese medicine pattern of disharmony. This approach addresses infertility associated with advanced maternal age, luteal phase defect, PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal imbalances and unexplained causes. Unique obstacles to conception will be addressed with acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine.

Reproductive health of acupunture affecting fertility for women include:

Enhancing Male Fertility

Whether you are seeking to enhance fertility naturally or to increase the effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technology while minimizing side effects a natural fertility program using classical Chinese medicine can help. If Western assisted reproductive therapy is the right choice for you, acupuncture can dramatically increase the effectiveness of this technology and alleviate unwanted side effects. It can also support you before, during and after In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Hormonal Therapies.

Men reap the benefits of Natural Medicine for enhancing fertility as well. Ensuring normal sperm count with 50% motility and 60% morphology is a significant factor for a couple trying to conceive.

Reproductive health benefits of acupunture, affecting fertility for men include:

Diabetes Damages Sperm DNA

"If the increasing trend in the incidence of type 1 diabetes continues, this will result in a 50 percent increase over the next ten years. As a consequence, diabetes will affect many more men prior to, and during, their reproductive years.

Infertility is already a major concern for health authorities, with up to one-in-six couples requiring specialist treatment in order to conceive. Coupled with the apparent decline in semen quality over the last 50 years, the findings could portend a looming crisis in human reproductive health. - Dr. Ishola Agbaje, Researcher, Sperm DNA Damage in Diabetic Men

Test Your Immune System

Does your immune system need a boost? This test by Dr. Linda Page is quick and easy.

Legal Disclaimer:
Health statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. The health information on this site is for education purposes only. HeartSpring.net assumes no responsibility in treatment or cure of any disease or illness.
© 2008 Heartspring.net