Infertility

How Chinese Medicine Benefits Fertility

Balance Hormones
Regulate Menstrual Cycle
Increase Follicle Production
Increase Quality of Follicles
Relax the Uterus
Increase Blood Supply to Uterus
Increase Overall Immune System
Male factors – sperm related

Conditions Commonly Treated

Female

Endometriosis
PMS
Anovulatory cycles
Amenorrhea
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hormonal Imbalances
Dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Mettorrhagia
Fibroids
Fallopian tube obstruction
Pelvic Inflammatory disease
Antisperm Antibodies

Male

Sperm volume
Sperm count
Sperm motility
Sperm morphology

BBT Charting

At Dover Acupuncture we encourage the use of charting using the basal body temperature (BBT). Charting offers detailed information regarding the menstrual cycle. This gives insight into various medical conditions leading us to an effective treatment. Our initial goal is always to bring about an optimal menstrual cycle, thereby allowing for the best conditions for pregnancy to occur naturally.

Charting monitors the three primary fertility signs:

BBT
Cervical Fluid
Cervical Position

Charting also allows you to maximize your chances of getting pregnant by giving insight to your individual cycle, particularly ovulation.

Effects of Stress

Stress has been implicated in higher rates of infertility. This is due to its effects on frequency of intercourse, ovulation irregularities, and abnormal sperm development. Stress also leads to higher rates of depression.

Studies show that acupuncture raises endorphin levels in the blood. This produces a calming effect. These endorphin levels remain elevated for some period of time after treatment.

IVF / IUI

In Vitro Fertilization / Intrauterine Insemination

A systematic review and recent meta-analysis suggested that women undergoing IVF were 65% more likely to become pregnant when they integrated acupuncture into their normal IVF treatments.

Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal medicine can play a key role in fertility treatment. At Dover Acupuncture we prescribe herbal medicine which allows for a stronger more precise treatment. Prescriptions are modified on a regular basis and administered according to your BBT Chart.