Acupuncture and fertility involves the insertion of sterile needles are ultra -thin in certain acupuncture points that reside in the meridians and channels of the body. When these points are needled, regulates how the body functions. Acupuncture helps to treat problems that affect fertility such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Traditionally it was a Chinese medicine to improve the entire reproductive system and restore the health of the patient to the highest point to increase the chances of conception. It can be used simultaneously and safely with other drugs such as improving fertility intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization.
The most likely causes of infertility in couples are ovulatory disorders, low sperm count, tubal damage and approximately 30 percent of the probable causes of infertility are unexplained . Fertility decreases with increasing age. Infertility problems often result in stress between couples , they further reduce their fertility rate and minimizes the chances of conception . Therefore , acupuncture has been considered as the one-stop treatment for infertility.
A combination of acupuncture with herbal medicine has been used in the treatment of various causes of infertility. It has the potential effect of improved ovarian and follicular function and increase blood flow to the endometrium thus improve the thick and rich coating. This combination can treat increased follicle stimulating hormone , repeated pregnancy loss , idiopathic infertility, an ovulatory cycles and luteal phase defect . this brings to the relationship between acupuncture and fertility.
Acupuncture is the same as physical therapy, as it is a process -oriented way of medical intervention. It is the administration of medications to patients for a period of 3-4 months before going to transfer donor – egg, in vitro fertilization and insemination. In the modern world, acupuncture is increasing more and more popular for couples experiencing fertility problems. Although it has been used for several years, acupuncture is something new for the people of the Western world , but in recent years there has been increasing interest among the people of the Western world to relate acupuncture and fertility.
Acupuncture and fertility involves the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body surface . These points are located on meridians that innervate individual organ systems , including the reproductive system. When these acupuncture points , blood and energy is in these points are stimulated also stimulated to circulate more effectively through the body organ systems , thereby increasing their efficiency and rectification poor health of the patient.
There are few risks that are involved in acupuncture and fertility. if wrong point during pregnancy acupuncture are used , the risk of spontaneous abortion . To minimize these risks , it is recommended for people who seek the services of trained acupuncturist experienced in treating fertility problems. Acupuncture is safe , however , regardless of the patient’s history . Is used in the curing tube spasm Acupuncture – the tubes spasm . Blocked tubes do not work well with acupuncture. Regardless of how acupuncture works, it is a painless procedure with few side effects when performed by a professional. Other risks associated with the procedure are perforation of organs, less bleeding , and transmission of infectious diseases.
Acupuncture has been used successfully for over 3,000 years . Acupuncture and fertility based on the Chinese belief that there is a need to balance energy in the body in order to maintain health and imbalance or blockage in the flow can adversely affect health. According to the Chinese , there are a dozen travel -way flow of energy in the body, these pathways are called meridians and can be accessed through 400 acupuncture points. Depending on the problem experienced by an individual , there are several combinations of points on the body that are stimulated by acupuncture needles . The needles used vary in length depending on the point of insert body . Stimulation of these points leads to rebalance the flow of energy and natural healing capacity is rejuvenated.
Therapy for Pregnancy
Acupuncture alone is an alternative way of treating fertility related problems , is also considered a complementary therapy to other fertility treatments . It is likely to be effective for couples with functional problems , such as irregular ovulation and not for couples with structural problems like airway obstruction sperm . Acupuncturists claim that acupuncture treatment by regulating the body system thus facilitating blood flow to the reproductive organs thus stabilizing hormone levels . This, in turn , improve ovarian function in women and sperm production in men.
When used as a form of complementary therapy for women undergoing other fertility treatments , acupuncture has been proven effective and beneficial. Acupuncture is believed that women can be relaxed through the use of fertility treatments. Studies have shown that, in particular , the use of acupuncture increases pregnancy rates for women undergoing in vitro fertilization ( IVF). Also women who received acupuncture experienced low rate of ectopic pregnancy.
Among women , acupuncture improves fertility by regulating the menstrual cycle by correcting hormonal imbalance , but also improves follicular development , thus improving the quality of the eggs. It also thickens the lining of the uterus for fertilization and assisted in embryo implantation . Acupuncture also minimizes stress among women, since stress affects the regulation of ovulation and menstruation and therefore hinders the negative conception . Acupuncture also improves overall health , therefore reducing inflammation of the disease that are likely to cause infertility.
Among men, acupuncture improves sperm quality by improving sperm motility , count and abnormality . Refers to several health problems that contribute to poor sperm quality. It also helps minimize stress among men, this is because stress negatively affects sperm production .
Acupuncture treats fertility problems by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs , regulating the menstrual cycle and the improvement of conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovaries .
Acupuncture counteracts the effects of PCOS . This is being developed as the main cause of infertility. Acupuncture resolves these conditions minimizes activity in the sympathetic nervous system and the reduction of ovarian cysts, fertility acupuncture and correcting hormonal imbalance and ovulation stimulation . May also be regulated side effects such as obesity and anorexia . Acupuncture reduces stress affects hormone levels and by triggering the release of beta – endorphins in the brain , which in turn may affect the production of the gonadotropin hormone activation by the hypothalamus and follicle stimulating hormone by the pituitary gland .