Fertility
Acupuncture: Lissa Nirenberg, DOM, FABORM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Infertility can be caused by imbalances in the body’s energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine balances the body’s energy in order to aid patients achieve a successful pregnancy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology which are both important in dealing with this internal medical situation.
TCM can benefit both partners
Traditional Chinese Medicine can also help with male causes of infertility. Screening the male partner is important as problems can occur with either or both individuals. Studies show that sperm quality and quantity increase as a result of TCM.
For women, treatments help balance their cycle, reduce symptoms including PMS, endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS.
Acupuncture & IVF
The use of acupuncture along with IVF has been shown to significantly increase the rate of success.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are used in some fertility situations both with and without Western medical intervention.
Patients with habitual (or repeated) miscarriage, or a weak constitution can have their bodies strengthened to prevent this problem from continuing to occur. Chinese herbs, as well as acupuncture points, are used to aid the body in its ability to hold the fetus.