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Chinese Medicine and Fertility
Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to Help You Conceive
By Kelly Burgess
e healthy couple has been trying to conceive for at least a year. This is the time to see a fertility specialist, but it's also a good time to investigate TCM as well.
"If an infertility issue is suspected, it is best if the couple visits an infertility specialist to see if there's an obvious problem with their reproductive system," says Zhang. "If everything is normal and they still can't get pregnant, TCM can help in the process of trying to conceive."
Generally, the TCM approach is to use a combination of acupuncture and herbs. Medical studies have indicated that acupuncture and certain herbs can increase blood flow to the uterus and stimulate ovulation in women and can help increase sperm motility in men. In addition, as Zhang points out, when undergoing most contemporary medical procedures associated with infertility, there are usually a lot of drugs involved. Acupuncture and herbs can help alleviate these problems.
According to a German study published by the National Library of Medicine in April of 2002, acupuncture may also increase a couple's chance of conception when used in conjunction with more contemporary types of infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this study, 160 participants were divided into two groups, each receiving a standard IVF procedure. One of the groups, however, received acupuncture before and after implantation. The standard in-vitro group had a 26.3 percent pregnancy rate, while the acupuncture group showed a 42.5 percent success rate.
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Re: Chinese Medicine and Fertility by anonymous on 04/01/2009 02:22AM
Love the article, I'm currently in the process of trying to conceive using these methods. One correction - the FSH levels need to be lowered, not raised. A higher FSH is an indicator of compromised ovarian function.
Re: Chinese Medicine and Fertility by anonymous on 02/17/2009 08:53AM
I went to a Chinese doctor who used accupuncture and herbs to get me "balanced" and within a year (I was very off balance) I conceived and delivered a healthy, beautiful baby girl in 2007.
Re: Chinese Medicine and Fertility by anonymous on 02/01/2009 12:11AM
Sounds like a miracle, you bet! Did it work? I wish I can post a picture of my new born baby boy! I am an African American male living in NYC in his late 30s who has been treating infertility with my wife for the past 4 years. I have been taking a specific combination of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (mainly herbs / natural ingredients) to help boost sperm count and vitality. I was very lucky to be introduced to a well known (certified and credible) Chinese Medicine doctor who specializes in treating infertility. Only draw back is male hormonal imbalance, causing me to get quite moody and emotional at home and work. Make sure that your friends, relatives and boss or co-workers are willing to put up with your emotional roller coaster.
Re: Chinese Medicine and Fertility by ancientwisdom.ie on 11/28/2008 08:51AM
I couldn't agree more with your article. I have been treating infertility for many years with Chinese medicine using acupuncture, herbal medicine and of course lifestyle changes. Fantastic article!
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Re: Chinese Medicine and Fertility by anonymous on 11/09/2009 06:55PM
i have been treated with iui and was dieing to see the result only to here that it is negitive so i am seeking help to tcm i just my husbond heart