Chicago Acupuncture for Infertility

Acupuncture for Infertility in Chicago Loop

Acupuncture for infertility

Fertility issues are becoming increasingly commonplace in the United States as more and more people are postponing parenthood until later in life. It is often recommended to seek help with fertility issues if pregnancy does not occur after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse if you are age 35 or younger or after 6 months if you are 36 or older. Other reasons to seek help with fertility are irregular menstrual cycles, inconsistent or no ovulation, and male factor fertility issues. Factors of modern living such as more advanced maternal and paternal age, high stress, and unprecedented levels of environmental toxins all contribute to the statistic of approximately 7.3 million women in the U.S. experiencing some form of infertility.

In China, couples have long turned to acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as a natural form of treatment to boost fertility and ultimately achieve a successful pregnancy. In the West, this type of therapy is increasingly gaining popularity, both used on its own and in conjunction with assistive reproductive techniques, such as IVF and IUI, and for good reason. Acupuncture is a safe, natural, and effective way to treat infertility without side-effects. In addition to abundant anecdotal evidence that acupuncture can help couples conceive, a recent review of several well-conducted studies concluded that acupuncture can increase the success rate of IVF by 65%.

While the stresses of daily living can adversely affect fertility, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help restore it by influencing the reproductive and endocrine systems of the body. In women, the reproductive cycle is made up of various phases that each play an important role in overall fertility. By improving functions of the reproductive organs and endocrine system and addressing any imbalances in these phases, acupuncture can help create a more ideal environment for conception and a successful pregnancy. In men, environmental and constitutional factors can contribute to lower sperm quality, and acupuncture can help address those factors and improve sperm quality. Specifically, acupuncture can help a couple achieve a successful pregnancy by:

  • Improving blood flow to the reproductive organs, such as the uterus and ovaries
  • Increasing the thickness of the uterine lining
  • Normalizing levels of and improving responsiveness to reproductive hormones
  • Promoting deep relaxation and decreasing the negative effects of stress, which can be a huge hindrance to fertility
  • Regulating menstrual cycles and ovulation
  • Helping to address gynecological issues such as PCOS, edometriosis, and fibroids, which can negatively affect fertility
  • Helping to address thyroid problems, which can contribute to infertility
  • Increasing the success rate of IVF by boosting the number of follicles produced, improving the quality of the uterine lining, and encouraging implantation
  • Addressing male factor infertility by improving sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm morphology

As the reasons for infertility problems vary from individual to individual, so too will the treatments. Our acupuncturists specialize in infertility and have high success rates when it comes to treating fertility issues. We will carefully go over your health history to uncover contributing factors to infertility from a holistic Chinese Medicine perspective and come up with a highly customized treatment plan to address each person's unique fertility issues. In addition to acupuncture, the use of herbal supplements, meditation/energy breathwork, and diet/lifestyle changes may be incorporated into a patient's treatment plan to promote optimal fertilty. In addition to working with many patients who are trying to conceive naturally, we are very experienced in working with patients trying to conceive with IVF. Specific acupuncture protocols are used to help increase the response and ultimately boost IVF success. Find out more about how acupuncture can increase IVF success.

In addition to seeking acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, patients can be more proactive in promoting their fertility in other ways, such as eating a healthy diet that promotes fertility, becoming more familiar with their menstrual cycles, and managing stress. Below are some resources to help you take a more proactive role in your fertile health.

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Our Licensed Acupuncturists are board certified and specialize in the treatment of infertility issues. We use acupuncture, electro-stimulation, herbal therapy, and other natural therapies to help boost fertility safely and effectively. Located in the Chicago Loop, our clean and relaxing acupuncture clinic provides a serene environment to get fertility boosting acupuncture treatments. Contact us to start your fertility acupuncture today.

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