Acupuncture and Infertility

During my experience as a gestational carrier, I received acupuncture from Dr. Kathie Albertson, L. Ac., on a weekly basis starting prior to the embryo transfer, post embryo transfer, and for the duration of the pregnancy. I attribute not only the success of the embryo transfer, but also my health and well being during the pregnancy, to acupuncture. Kathie has a gift and has dedicated her life to others.

The following was written by Dr. Kathie Albertson, L. Ac.;

Why is Acupuncture now being recommended for Infertility? Why will you want it? How can it help?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health problems facing couples for 5,000 years. Western medicine as we know it is just over 200 years old. TCM protocols differ from the procedures used in Western medicine-but their use offers hope for many for whom Western medicine is trying to or who has not yet helped. Several studies prove that your chances of conception, pregnancy and take home baby rates are increased when using acupuncture whether you are trying naturally or in conjunction with IUI or IVF. Some reports indicate a 40-60% improvement rate when used concurrently increasing the success of take home babies!

So how does it work?

TCM treats holistically, balancing, nourishing and supporting your blood and organ systems. A balanced body system is necessary for a male to have an adequate sperm count, motility and morphology and for a woman to make good follicles, good eggs, sufficient uterine lining and to help prevent miscarriage. Our body becomes "out of sync" with chronic stress, overwork, poor nutrition, long term use of medications, exposure to toxins and chemicals, smoking, alcohol use, etc. Your body is like a "circuit board connecting with your brain". Life is busy and stressful for most of us ...so it is easy for our bodies to "shut down" and be unbalanced. It is like some of the switches on our "circuit board" have been turned off creating blockages causing physical or emotional imbalances. TCM restores balance and blood flow and opens up our "circuit boards" so that the body functions better without stress or duress. The body and endocrine system feel safe and in better working order to conceive, carry and deliver!

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