What are the potential causes of infertility?

Infertility can arise when one or both partners have physiological or structural factors that affect reproduction. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine seeks to address these concerns by restoring proper endocrine function and alleviating symptoms arising from structural abnormalities. Depending on your condition, acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be used alone or alongside western medical fertility treatments such as fertility drugs, surgery, artificial insemination, IVF, GIFT, ZIFT, and ICSI to reduce side effects and optimize the chances of conceiving.

Common conditions treated:

Females
Endometriosis
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Poor egg quality
Difficulties with ovulation (anovulation)
Female tube blockages (due to pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, or previous sterilization procedures).

Males:

Poor sperm quality
Low sperm count
Altered sperm morphology
Sperm allergies
Male tube blockages (arising from varicoceles, and sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea).

Other factors:

Exposure to pesticides or other toxins
Extreme stress
Extreme weight gain or loss
Combination infertility may also arise if both partners have factors that may be affecting their fertility. 

Course of Treatment:

After doing a proper consultation, we will evaluate what the best treatment protocol will be based upon your pattern of signs and symptoms. Please be advised that some conditions may take at least 3 months before the body is ready for a healthy conception and pregnancy.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time to nurture and prepare for your bouncing bundle of joy arriving in nine months. To make your pregnancy a little easier, acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can provide a safe natural alternative to alleviating:

Nausea

Fatigue

Back pain

Constipation

Acne

Breech Presentation

Looking for a natural way to turn a breech baby? The use of moxa (mugwort), a Chinese medicinal herb used to warm particular acupuncture points, can safely turn the fetus in the weeks leading up to delivery.

The ideal time to begin treatment is between 32 and 34 weeks. Treatment can be conducted by the practitioner, or by the client with specific instructions by the practitioner.

By naturally turning a baby in breech, the use of moxa can prevent the need for a caesarian section and reduce the chances of complications arising during labour.

Labour Induction & Delivery

If you are past your delivery date, acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help induce labour. Treatments are most successful when a series of three acupuncture treatments are given over a one week period. We will monitor your progress between treatments.

Worried about pain during delivery? Acupuncture can significantly reduce pain and shorten labour time. We provide on site services (at home / hospital) and are available on call 24 hrs/ day.