ACUPUNCTURE: THE PERFECT HEALING THERAPY TO BOOST FERTILITY

Acupuncture is an ancient healing therapy from China which involves the placement of thin needles at specific points on the body. It works very well when it comes to treating pain but can be used to treat a range of other conditions too. But what is not very well known is the fact that this healing therapy can also boost your fertility and help with reproductive issues

If you’ve chosen the IUI or IVF route, acupuncture is the most commonly used adjunct therapy, improving success rates. It is ideal to begin treatments 1 to 3 months before beginning your ART cycle, but you can get started at any point in the process. There are protocols specific to various stages like using electrical stimulation on specific points to stimulate follicle growth or a day-of-embryo transfer protocol to support successful implantation. It’s also a sanity-saving tool for minimizing the harsh side-effects of hormone therapy, which can induce mood swings, digestive disturbances, bloating and swelling, headaches and allergic reactions.

And let’s not forget about men. In the US and UK, 30 per cent of infertility cases can be attributed to a male factor. Sperm quality, PH, volume, motility and morphology and sexual dysfunction all affect conception rates and embryo viability. Men will need 1-2 treatments a week for 5 weeks to see positive changes.

Other than physical considerations, your emotional state also plays a big role in fertility. Studies show that women who have difficulty conceiving experience as much stress as someone dealing with cancer. Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free way to manage the very real fears, anxieties and stress that can arise from the process, or deal with a pre-existing state of depression or anxiety. It boosts physical health, induces mental peace and fosters a loving heart needed to create the new life that you’re bringing into the world.