Infertility affects roughly 12% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. It is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility can also affect women who are unable to bring a pregnancy to term. Among many cases of infertility, both the male and female experience fertility concerns.

Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine in which very fine, thin needles are inserted into particular sites on the body to support balance and healing. Energy flows the meridian points, so acupuncture needles are inserted into different parts of the body to make energy flow smoothly. Placing needles on certain points unblocks the energy points.

Acupuncture helps with infertility by increasing the synthesis of endorphins, which are stress-relieving brain chemicals. It also boosts the ovaries’ and uterus’ blood flow. This makes it easier for the uterus to nourish the fetus and successfully reduces the risk of miscarriage. Acupuncture also stimulates the central nervous system, resulting in the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. Finally, acupuncture helps to decrease stress, which can be a barrier to conception. 

Acupuncture has also been found to support the success of in vitro fertilization! Two 2019 research studies found that acupuncture increased the IVF clinical pregnancy rate by 28%-32%. They also found that acupuncture increased the ongoing pregnancy rate by 42% and the live birth rate by 30%. In women with previously failed IVF cycles, acupuncture increased the clinical pregnancy rate by 60% and the live birth rate by 42%!

In addition to acupuncture, which balances the body and tackles underlying stress and imbalances, there are additional natural ways you can support your reproductive journey:

• Manage stress
• Take your multivitamins
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Check iron levels
• Exercise
• Eat lean proteins and healthy fats
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants
• Avoid trans fats
• Limit refined carbs and sugar
• Opt for high fat dairy
• Cut out caffeine
• Limit alcohol
• Don’t smoke or vape
• Consider Chinese Herbs and Natural Supplements 

In addition to supporting the body during the journey to conception, acupuncture is also used to balance the body systems and promote healing for many other health issues, including:

• Allergies
• Neurological Issues
• Chronic Pain
• Gastrointestinal Issues
• Sinusitis
• Insomnia
• Digestive Issues
• Stress / Anxiety Disorders
• Respiratory System
• Hormone Issues
• Fibromyalgia
• Endocrinology 
• Autoimmune Issues
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Dermatologic Disorders
• Depression
• Weight Management

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