During an acupuncture treatment, very thin, sterile needles are inserted into certain points on the body. These acupuncture points are located on meridians or channels, which are pathways on the inside and outside of the body. Because acupuncture can regulate the body’s functions, it may be used to treat infertility.
Acupuncture and Infertility
Acupuncture is a practice that has been around for centuries. When used with herbal medicine, acupuncture can be quite effective in helping certain cases of infertility. It is important to understand that if you have any tubal adhesions because of endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease, herbs and acupuncture will not work directly but can help by potentially improving follicular and ovarian function. In addition, having an acupuncture treatment can help to create a thick lining by increasing your blood flow going to the endometrium. Acupuncture is also effective in addressing problems such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, both which can affect fertility.
Beginning Your Treatment
Acupuncture treatment is a process just like physical therapy in that it works well when you do it more over a longer period of time. Typically, a patient will receive treatments for three or four months prior to insemination, a donor egg transfer or in vitro fertilization. This pacing works well because of its therapeutic effect. Because most miscarriages happen during the first three months of pregnancy, acupuncture treatments are usually received through week 12 to prevent the chances of miscarriage. If you want to know more about acupuncture and herbal medicine for infertility, contact Palmetto Acupuncture and Holistic Health Clinic at 803-806-8889.
