Acupuncute For Infertility
Does Acupuncture For Infertility Treatment Really
Work?
Of course, this is the most important question that people
ask. Several recent studies prove that it does work. Acupuncture
itself can help to improve the rate of conception for couples
who struggle with infertility. On top of that, acupuncture
can generally improve the rate of conception for couples who
use artificial reproductive technologies, such as in vitro
fertilization.
So, How Does It Work?
Eastern medicine has its own share of explanations for how
acupuncture works. The Western medicine is not very sure about
how it works. But, for a fact we do know that acupuncture
for infertility has the following effects, and that those
effects improve your chances of conceiving:
Acupuncture for infertility helps to increase blood flow
to the uterus, which improves uterine wall thickness prior
to implantation.
First of all, it can help to increase endorphins. Increased
endorphin levels will cause gonadotropin releasing hormone
(GnRH) to be released which GnRH helps regulate the reproductive
cycle in women.
Acupuncture also decreases the level of stress hormones and
stress hormones obstruct with uterine blood flow and reproductive
hormone release.
Acupuncture for infertility regulates the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian
axis, which also regulates reproductive hormone levels.
Who Should Go For Acupuncture For Infertility Treatment?
Acupuncture best works for couples who have a functional
type of infertility, which means that they do not have structural
abnormalities in their reproductive systems.
Some clinics also recommend that the woman have an acupuncture
treatment in in-vitro fertilization just before having the
fertilized egg injected into her uterus. With this way, it
seems to help the egg implant into the uterine wall.
What Are The Concerns With Acupuncture For Infertility
Treatment?
Basically, there are no known problems with acupuncture itself.
Some acupuncture practitioners do use other non-traditional
remedies together with acupuncture. Herbal treatments may
disrupt the delicate hormonal balance that is necessary for
conception. So, before you start using any herbal remedies,
make sure that you talk to your regular doctor first.
What Are The Resources Of Acupuncture For Infertility
Treatment?
The problem with acupuncture is that there are no standards
for acupuncture certification or training. And, if you need
acupuncture for infertility treatment, it is best that you
ask your doctor for a recommendation. Many infertility clinics
also offer acupuncture as part of their treatment. But, to
determine if they are qualified, request to see referrals
and/or testimonials of their previous clients.
Besides that, you can also find an acupuncturist from the
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, which is an organization
of physicians who practice acupuncture, and they can help
you find a reliable acupuncturist near you.
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