Pre and post-IVF acupuncture, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, offers a holistic approach to enhancing fertility and supporting early pregnancy. Here are eight ways in which acupuncture can be beneficial during this critical period.
The journey to fertility can often be a winding path, marked by physical and emotional challenges. In recent years, acupuncture has emerged as a beacon of hope for many, offering a natural approach to enhancing fertility. But how exactly does this ancient practice intersect with modern concerns like stress and cortisol levels? Here’s a deep…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting numerous women worldwide. Characterized by hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, and often the presence of small cysts on the ovaries, PCOS can lead to various health complications. While there are many treatments available, acupuncture has emerged as a promising alternative therapy. Here are five compelling…
When it comes to fertility I believe there are a handful of things we do on a daily basis that greatly affect our chances of conceiving. One area that I like to focus on with all my patients is their sleep. Staying up late, and burning the midnight oil to get through a project can…
I wanted to move the spotlight on fertility from women to men. It’s a slow movement but I have begun to see this change in the fertility world over the past 10 years. It’s not surprising since there is more and more research coming out. These studies support the idea that the quality of sperm…
Couples going through IVF understand that embryo quality plays a big part in healthy pregnancies. Much of the research is on egg quality and how egg quality can be a determining factor for embryo quality. Little is mentioned about sperm quality relating to embryo quality. A new study has shown that sperm health is important even with…
I’m not going to lie, we’re always a little disappointed at the lack of men in the schedule. An embryo is 50/50 sperm and egg. Even if there is a known egg or uterine factor to infertility, sperm is still bringing 50% of the genes to the table. Despite popular belief, sperm quality does not…
We treat a good number of men trying to conceive. Most of these guys are living a busy life and want to make easy, simple changes to have the greatest benefit. Anything that takes up too much time or effort is unlikely to happen without a little protest. We try to boil down some complex…
We wanted to share a success story written about a male infertility case. Male infertility is diagnosed with 40 percent of couples having difficulty conceiving. Many of these men don’t realize there are many natural treatments that have a profound effect. With Western treatments such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and IVF with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection…
Many of us working in the fertility field see it time and time again. Most men are not optimizing their chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy with their partners. It’s generally not their lack of willingness, it’s a lack of knowledge of what can improve male fertility. One of our practitioners saw a couple who…
