Acupuncture can do many things to increase the chances of achieving pregnancy.  It can: (Regulate the Menses) Controlling irregular menstruation can enable couples to better predict the time of ovulation.  It is important for a woman to ovulate at the optimal time so that the body is prepared to transport the egg and receive the embryo.  (Increase the Uterine Lining) Acupuncture can increase the blood flow to the uterus, resulting in a thicker uterine lining, creating a more nurturing environment for an embryo to implant.  (Improve Sperm) Separate studies have shown that acupuncture can increase sperm count, sperm motility, and the percentage of sperm that are normal within a given sample.  (Prevent Miscarriage) Acupuncture is known to help secure a fetus and prevent a miscarriage.

                  In conjunction with In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), acupuncture may help: (Regulate the Hormones) This is important because a woman’s hormone levels must fall within a desired range in order to continue with treatment.  (Increase the Likelihood of Implantation) A study conducted in Germany found that women who underwent the traditional IVF protocol, became pregnant at a rate of 26%.  Women who also received acupuncture in addition to the traditional treatment had a 43% rate of success.

                  (Moderate the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy) The medications given during ART are very powerful and can cause unwanted side effects such as hot flashes, irritability, and insomnia.  Patients who have undergone ART without and then with acupuncture, report that the side effects were either minimized or eliminated with the use of acupuncture.  (Relieve Stress) IVF can be a very stressful course of events.  Acupuncture has been shown to increase the level of Beta-Endorphins (the body’s natural feel-good chemical) in the blood.

                  Once a woman is pregnant, acupuncture can help: (Relieve Morning Sickness) Anti-emetic (anti-nausea) medication can be sedating and can impair a woman’s ability to function and enjoy the highest quality of life possible.  Many women are reluctant to use harsh drugs when they are carrying a child.  Acupuncture and herbal teas can relieve morning sickness in the first trimester.  If the sickness continues past the 13th week, women should consult their physician.  (Relieve Post-partum Pain & Depression) Help to get back your old self.  (Promote Lactation) For instances where there is insufficient lactation.

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