Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicinal practices have gained attention in recent years for their potential to enhance fertility and improve the chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. Individuals and couples struggling with infertility often seek various treatments, and acupuncture has emerged as a complementary therapy that has given many the chance to conceive.
Traditional Chinese Medicine works with your body to create the balance needed for conception. Acupuncture for fertility works on the principle of restoring the balance of energy, also known as Qi, within the body by stimulating specific points along the body’s meridian pathways. Acupuncturists look at each person to determine what needs to be addressed to increase fertility, there are several ways we accomplish this:
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Regulate the Menstrual Cycle
Chinese medicine can help any patient regulate their cycle – whether it is too short, too long, painful, too heavy, too light, or not having a period at all. Though many patients utilize both Western and Eastern medicine together for fertility purposes, Eastern medicine far outperforms Western medicine in regards to increasing fertility. Conception is very difficult to accomplish without a healthy, normal cycle.
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Increase Qi and Blood Circulation in the Reproductive Organs
What is Qi? In Chinese medicine, Qi is the life force or energy of the body. More blood flow throughout the body means more oxygen, which in turn leads to healthier cells. Healthier cells are more likely to fertilize and divide normally, increasing the chance of having a healthy baby. Acupuncture enhances blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, which optimizes their functions and builds a healthy endometrial lining. This lining is where the fertilized egg implants. It is extremely important that it is thick enough to support a successful implantation and pregnancy.
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Balance Hormones
Hormones in Chinese medicine are associated with being more Yin or Yang. Acupuncturists choose specific points on the body and herbal formulas according to what each person needs to help balance an individual's hormones. Stress can disrupt hormonal balance and interfere with sperm production and ovulation. Acupuncture lowers cortisol and adrenaline levels, which creates a more conducive environment for conception.
Traditional Chinese medicine seeks to restore balance within the body, mind, and environment. For nearly 15 years, Garden Acupuncture in Brooklyn, NY has been dedicated to serving the local community through acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle support. We specialize in Women’s health but are here to help with any health concern. Visit our website, or our office in Park slope to see how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you live a healthier life.
Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicinal practices have gained attention in recent years for their potential to enhance fertility and improve the chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. Individuals and couples struggling with infertility often seek various treatments, and acupuncture has emerged as a complementary therapy that has given many the chance…