I have been treating infertility and habitual miscarriage with acupuncture for many years, here in Marlow and previously in London. Recently acupuncture has become widely recognized as an effective treatment for infertility, on its own or in conjunction with orthodox reproductive medicine.
I have attended numerous postgraduate courses on fertility including courses on supporting assisted reproductive technologies at the Royal Collage of Physicians. I am a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, an independent peer group of practitioners dedicated to supporting individuals and couples in all aspects of fertility care. I am also an accredited acupuncturist with the Zita West Network for Reproductive Health.
Researchers have shown that acupuncture increases the success rates for women having IVF by almost 50%. The studies show that acupuncture can reduces stress and increases blood flow to the reproductive organs, all of which improves the success rate of IVF and IUI. Importantly, acupuncture helps prevent cramping in the womb after IVF treatment, and this not only helps prevent expulsion of the embryo but it is also important in helping to prevent ectopic pregnancy, as well as assisting implantation of the embryo.
Acupuncture can help increase fertility in other ways too. It can counteract the effects of polycystic ovaries or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS or for those with high FSH levels. Acupuncture promotes ovulation, whether you have anovulatory cycles or amenorrhea with polycystic ovaries. In addition, it provides more subtle enhancements such as reducing anxiety, promoting general wellbeing and treating insomnia, all of which is helpful for those taking fertility drugs.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR INFERTILITY
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In endometriosis the endometrial tissue found outside the womb can trigger an immune response which can prevent successful conception. In these cases acupuncture can help by dampening the specific immune response, as well as reducing painful periods commonly associated with this condition.
Male infertility and subfertility can also be sucessfully treated with acupuncture. Alongside my clinical experience research has shown acupuncture to have a positive effect on sperm parameters. Though historically medical treatment has been aimed at women, acupuncture can improve sperm quality and fertilisation rates in assisted reproductive technology.
James has had great success in helping couples conceive after acupuncture from his clinic in Marlow either though the combination of assisted reproduction and acupuncture or as part of an individualised treatment package.