Acupuncture and Infertility
By Susan A. Ward
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Infertility is generally defined as the inability to produce an offspring. With the constant developments in technology, a lot of new solutions to this old dilemma are now available. One can opt to either do intrauterine insemination (sperm is placed inside the female's reproductive tract), or in vitro fertilization (fertilization occurs outside of the body in a glass dish, also called IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (injection of sperm into the egg). But there is a way to resolve infertility that has been tested by time, and that is acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a part of Eastern medicine that has been around for ages. In acupuncture tips of fine needles are inserted at specific body points in order to treat pain or disease or conditions, such as infertility. Acupuncture establishes healthy body function through restoring the natural circulation of energy by using needles for stimulation. Acupuncture triggers the release of the neurochemical 'endorphin' which reduces pain and results to positive mood. Along with that neurohormones and neurotransmitters also flow to the body - these chemicals serve as aids for the healing process.
The use of acupuncture as a cure for infertility has been documented in old Chinese writings of medical nature. Aside from typical needle insertions, it also included exercises to improve energy flow in one's body. However, because of the modernization of acupuncture, it is now practiced along with other infertility treatments in order to handle issues like hormonal imbalance.
Acupuncture is typically compared to the rehabilitative process of physical therapy. Experts recommend that an ideal fertility treatment should involve combination of acupuncture with herbal medicine and conventional medical interventions. In modern acupuncture women are treated for about three to four months before undergoing another type of infertility therapy such as in vitro fertilization and the like. It is also suitable for women who are about to or has already undergone embryo transfer.
But, similar to other forms of remedy, acupuncture may present a few risks. The biggest gamble when someone is undergoing acupuncture as a supplement with other infertility treatments is the probability of a miscarriage that may be caused by pressing of incorrect points in the expectant mother. This is the principal reason why it is best to have an acupuncturist who has a good knowledge in the treatment of fertility disorders.
Even though there are probable drawbacks, to compensate, modern acupuncture for the treatment of acupuncture has a lot of advantages as well. First and foremost, it efficiently regulates and generally manages the body's normal functioning due to its result of increase blood flow to the different organs. Secondly, acupuncture assists the progress of the formation of a thick lining in the inner membrane of the uterus as it increases blood flow to it. Thirdly, it improves the functions of the ovaries and follicles.
Another important advantage of acupuncture is its participation in enhancing the success rate of in vitro fertilization. It has been confirmed that there have been quantifiable developments in the process of embryo transfer during in vitro fertilization which results to a greater possibility of pregnancy. In these days some fertility centers and specialists have included the use of acupuncture as a substantial part of their in vitro fertilization treatment. One other great benefit of acupuncture is its part in the cure of fertility problems such as spasmed tubes. Acupuncture helps de-spasm these troubled tubes.
Still another positive point about acupuncture is that it works well along with herbs in the treatment of various physiological conditions like elevated follicle stimulating hormone (regulates reproductive process of the body), repeated pregnancy loss, luteal phase defect (pregnancy cannot be sustained due to the breaking down of the uterine lining which results to menstrual bleeding and then causes miscarriage), polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS (irregular menstrual cycle), sperm-DNA-fragmentation in men and hyperprolactinemia when the cause is other than prolactinoma (presence of abnormally high-levels of prolactin in the blood).
However, though great results have been recorded, it is still best to consult your physician and get their recommendation before trying out acupuncture.
Susan A. Ward is infertility expert. For more great information on acupuncture, visit http://www.completeguidetoinfertility.com
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Pregnancy Miracle
A Powerful & Unique Guide To Reverse Infertility &
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