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According to the theories of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, infertility is caused by an imbalance of Qi and blood affecting one or more of the Organ systems.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality, quantity, balance and flow of Qi and blood. When Qi (also called Life Energy) and blood are circulating freely throughout the body, every cell, tissue and organ is properly nourished and functioning well. When this occurs, a woman’s health and fertility are increased.

A landmark study published in the medical journal Fertility & Sterility found that acupuncture dramatically improves the chances of becoming pregnant when used in conjunction with other assisted reproductive techniques.

Acupuncture can….

1. Increase blood flow to the uterus, which improves the chances of an ovum implanting in the uterine wall
2. Reduces anxiety, stress, and the hormones that are secreted during stressful situations that can significantly decrease fertility
3. Normalise hormone and endocrine systems that regulate ovulation, specifically in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
4. Positively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which plays a key role in fertility regulate menstrual cycle In a study published in Human Reproduction Journal, and ultrasound was used to evaluate blood flow to the uterus during acupuncture treatments. The study found the blood flow increases during treatment. According to Dr. Nancy Snyderman, “When acupuncture needles are placed correctly, it can affect the nervous system. The idea is that if you stimulate the nervous system, you can make the uterus quiet and allow blood to flow.”
5. Relaxing the uterus and increasing blood flow allows for the successful implant of an embryo within the uterine lining.

Women’s health issues that Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been effective in treating:

1. Fertility (male & Female)
2. Irregular menstrual cycle
3. No menstrual cycle
4. Heavy bleeding
5. Painful menstrual cycle
6. PMS
7. PCOS
8. Ovarian cysts
9. Breech Baby
10. Labor induction in overdue pregnancies
11. Uterine fibroids
12. Blocked Fallopian tubes
13. Hormonal imbalance
14. Recurrent miscarriage
15. Pregnancy & Postpartum support
16. Problems with Lactation
17. Stress
18. Insomnia
19. Anxiety

Tracey also treats Men’s Fertility issues – Acupuncture and can help improve sperm quantity, mobility and motility

Support Groups

www.hfea.gov.uk (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority)

www.patient.co.uk

www.IVFworld.com

Acupuncture, is rapidly gaining popularity as an adjunctive therapy to IVF. It is very benign, minimally invasive and has virtually no adverse side-effects. Research shows that the provision of acupuncture treatments immediately before and after embryo transfer may significantly increase embryo implantation rates.

Other research has shown that acupuncture reduces mental stress and also changes the way stress hormones affect the neurological / hormonal (neuro-endocrine) and immune systems underlying sub-fertility.

Other research has found that acupuncture, especially around the time of the COH, improves pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing IVF.

Our acupuncturists have many years of experience in working with IVF and ART. If you would like to discuss this more please contact the clinic on 01372 464659 to find out more.