How Fertility Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture can be described as a holistic medical advance, whereby thin needles are driven into the channels and meridians of the patient's body. By needling the channels and meridians that correspond with the organs of the body, you can successfully alter their functions.

With regards to fertility, acupuncture can bring pregnancy to a couple that has had problems conceiving; this is a well known and documented fact. Science has not yet determined how pregnancy acupuncture works, but there is a wealth of evidence that proves its efficiency. Pore over the following write-up and learn how fertility acupuncture can help you conceive.

How Fertility Acupuncture Works

Increases Blood Flow to the Uterus

The Elisabet Stener-Victorin's study, carried out in 1996 and published in the Human Reproduction journal, showed that pregnancy acupuncture increases the flow of blood to the uterus and thus enhance fertility. An ample supply of blood to the uterus is of grave importance as it helps in the creation of the endometrium; the uterus lining. After the egg is fertilized, it's securely implanted in the endometrium, after-which the pregnancy develops. However, if the endometrium is thin, the egg will not be securely implanted and conceiving will be difficult.

Regularizes the Menstrual Cycle

Women who experience irregular menstrual cycles find it difficult to conceive. This can be attributed to the fact that the irregularity makes it arduous for the woman to predict her ovulation period. A study carried out by Lisa Pastore in the University of Virginia depicted that acupuncture can be used to regularize the irregular menstrual cycles. During the study, several women had their menstrual cycle regularized and a good percentage of them conceived that year.

Lowering Stress

Stress is the main culprit when it comes to both men and women infertility. When one is stressed, the brain secretes the hormone cortizol which alters the neurochemical balance in the brain. This phenomenon alters the body hormonal balance and disrupts the pituitary balance which is very crucial to the reproductive system. There are other numerous ways in which stress can affect fertility, including the fact that it can prevent a woman from ovulating.

Pregnancy acupuncture triggers the secretion of endorphins and causes a balance in the autonomic nervous system, helping the patient to feel relaxed and calm.

Striking Hormonal Balance

Hormonal imbalance has also been associated with infertility. Acupuncture on the other hand can strike a hormonal balance in your body and thus correct the fertility problem. For instance, fertility acupuncture can lower the levels of FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) in a woman body, increasing the quality of eggs produced and thus heightening the chances of conceiving.

Sperm Production

Low sperm count or poor sperm quality can cause conceiving troubles. AcupunctureToday.com explains that fertility acupuncture can increase the number of sperms produced and improve sperm motility and morphology. This comes as a great relief to many men who suffer from low sperm count.

If you have troubles conceiving and you would like to get pregnant through fertility treatments (IVF or insemination), it's advisable that you get pregnancy acupuncture 3 to 4 months before the treatment. On the other hand, expectant mothers should get the acupuncture treatment during week 12 of their pregnancy so as to reduce the risk of miscarrying.

Fertility acupuncture is highly effective and has never been associated with any side effects. It stimulates your hypothalamus in order to effectively restore balance to the endocrine system and body hormones. This is the ultimate way of eliminating the root cause of male and female infertility.

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