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Infertility
Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying. If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility. Lots of couples have infertility problems. About a third of the time, infertility can be traced to the woman. In another third of cases, it is because of the man. The rest of the time, it is because of both partners or no cause is found.
Causes of female infertility
The most common causes of female infertility include fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, elevated prolactin, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), early menopause, benign uterine fibroids and pelvic adhesions.
Other health condition also causes or associated with female infertility: some medications, thyroid problems, radiation and chemotherapy.
Causes of male infertility
Impaired sperm count or mobility: like impaired shape and movement of sperm, low sperm concentration, varicocele, undescended testicle, testosterone deficiency (male hypogonadism), Genetic defects, Infections.
Impaired delivery of sperm: sexual issues, problem with sexual intercourse or technique may affect fertility, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), or psychological or relationship problems can contribute to infertility. Other like retrograde ejaculation, blockage of epididymis or ejaculatory ducts, no semen (ejaculate), misplaced urinary opening (hypospadias), anti-sperm antibodies.
General health and lifestyle issues: emotional stress, obesity, alcohol and drugs, and overexposure to certain environmental elements.
Acupuncture treatment for infertility
This is a nature therapy for infertility; in general, the principle idea is:
- Treatment reproductive system local problems, like female's menstrual circle problem, hormone balance, chronic infection etc; in men, for example, treatment with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and improve the sperm delivery, sperm count and quality.
- Treatment whole body's health condition and wellness in both male and female. Some may need treatment for both local reproductive system and whole body health condition in same time.
The treatment in my office usually uses both needle acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, success pregnant mostly after 6 months to one year.
Depending on science paper and news report, acupuncture therapy may help increase the success rate of IVF, so some day the Gynecology doctor and acupuncturist work together may be open new way for infertility treatment.
Acupuncture and infertility
Acupuncture for infertility promises miraculous cure even where modern scientific methods fail to work. Being a Chinese remedy , Acupuncture might conjure a feeling of dark rooms, hushed voices and incessant pains for pricking of needles. But it is not the case when you go to treat your infertility syndrome with Acupuncture . It, on the other hand, promises complete relaxation and instant cure from infertility .
Acupuncture is based on Chinese methods. The Chinese people believed that to remain healthy , energy should flow in a balanced way throughout your body. Whenever there is a blockage in the flow of that energy , inflammations will occur leading to severe pains and several types of diseases . Since energy flows the meridian points, so Acupuncture inserts needles in different parts of the body to make energy flow smoothly. Placing needles on certain points unblocks the energy points. This reduces the particular type of disease.
What Acupuncture treatment will suit you?
A close research on Acupuncture and infertility shows that treatment depends from person to person. However, you should visit the doctor, state your problem and know what Acupuncture diseases is right for you. Suggest every detail of your physical condition to the doctor and then go for particular Acupuncture remedy. Whether you are suffering from low sperm count , bad quality egg, miscarriage problems, troubling ovulation or blocked Fallopian tubes , Acupuncture has a remedy for all.
Acupuncture is best for those people who have already undergone various treatments without any effective results. It is also appropriate for those who do not want to undergo any costly fertility treatments . It is a safe, easy, reliable and painless method that provides fast relief from infertility . Acupuncture for infertility includes pricking of needles in the earlobes, eyebrows, eyelids, ears and fingertips. After the needles are pricked, the patient has to relax for 30 to 45 minutes. Acupuncture guarantees complete cure from infertility by just 3-4 regular sessions.
Other Chinese herbal treatments
Acupuncture for infertility can include auricular, electrified or manual treatments. Electrified means using of electric needles to cure pains and obstacles. Auricular treatment involving pricking of needles in the ears and earlobes is an alternative therapy for female infertility due to hormone disorders . Another method used during Acupuncture treatments for infertility includes usage of Chinese herbal medicines. Hachimijiogan is a Chinese herb that subsequently reduces serum prolactin level and results in normal ovulatory cycle and pregnancy . However, using rhubarb, endometriotic pill No 1 and Hochuekkito also reduces pelvic pain and intercourse pain , removes blood stasis , disintegrates mass and leads to purgation of serums.
Acupuncture works for infertility by increasing the production of endorphins or brain chemicals that help to reduce stress . It also improves blood supply to the ovaries , and the uterus . This makes it easier for the uterus to nourish a fetus and reduce the risk of miscarriage effectively. Atlanta Acupuncture for infertility pregnancy suggests that the sessions stimulates the central nervous systems causing neurotransmitters and neurophormones to be released, thus reducing infertility effectively.
Write by Chen Xia, PhD, LAc
June 13, 2008
Resources used: Medical Encyclopedia, National Library of Medicine
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