Acupuncture for Fertility
Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years to enhance fertility by balancing the flow of energy through the body. Holistic fertility care focuses on treating the whole person. By taking the time to nurture and prepare your body for pregnancy, you are creating a welcoming space for new life to grow.
Megan has worked with many individuals and couples who are trying to conceive. For those who want to conceive naturally, Megan's treatments include acupuncture, herbs, dietary and lifestyle therapies to help strengthen and balance the body to support a healthy pregnancy.
For those who are undergoing Advanced Reproductive Therapies (ART), researchers have found the integration of acupuncture with ART to be effective in increasing the chance of conception.
Studies show that acupuncture:
- Increases blood flow to the uterus to help promote implantation
- Reduces stress
- Promotes relaxation
- Regulates hormones
- Improves ovarian function, which may produce better quality eggs and higher numbers of follicles
- Strengthens the immune system, which promotes overall health and well-being
- Reduces side effects of drugs used in ART
- Decreases uterine contractions, which helps with implantation and reducing the risk of early miscarriage
- Improves the quality and quantity of sperm
Chinese Medicine is particularly beneficial for those with fertility
issues due to:
- Amenorrhea
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Advanced maternal age
- High stress levels
- Elevated FSH
- Endometriosis
- Luteal Phase Defect
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Thin uterine linings
- Sperm Quality and Quantity