Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Acupuncture & Trying to
Conceive
By: Laurie Morse, L.Ac.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a complete medical system that views the person as an integrated mind/body organism, in contrast to focusing on one or more symptoms, the way conventional Western medicine tends to do. Because of this, The use of ancient medical techniques of acupuncture, the accurate the use of herbs, combined with modern procedures, is gaining widespread attention due to increased fertility success. Using TCM in the treatment of fertility, with or without western medical technologies, can be highly effective in stimulating the body’s natural healing potential. Using TCM to strengthen and balance one’s health can be a significant factor in the success of ART (assisted reproductive therapy), whether it be IVF, IUI etc.There a number of internal disharmonies that may render a person infertile (male or female):
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) (women)
- Endometriosis (women)
- Fibroids (women)
- Blocked Fallopian Tubes (women)
- Hormonal Imbalances (women & men)
- Low Sperm Count, Morphology and/or Motility (men)
- Stress (women & men)
- Immune System Imbalances (women & men)
- Egg Quality (women)
There are a few predominant organ systems, according to the Chinese Medicine model, that tend to be key players in the success or failure of fertility. (Read - How to get pregnant?) Organ systems in TCM encompass a much broader function than in western medicine, primarily due to the intricate meridian or channel system that links a particular organ with many other parts of the body. The Kidney’s organ system is always an important energy system to work with, as reproduction is dependent upon an ample supply of Qi and Essence in the Kidney system. As well, the Liver’s organ system must be balanced if there is stagnation in the uterus such as PCOS or endometriosis. Considering that the median age that women are having babies is rising, the overall hormonal health and egg quality becomes a significant consideration in fertility. There is a natural decline in Qi and Essence as we age, yet there are things we can do to specifically increase the health of our Qi, such as acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and stress management. Acupuncture techniques have been proven to regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis that is so necessary to have balanced in order to maximize your fertility success.
Remember...
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Laurie Morse, L.Ac., is the author of the revolutionary e-book "7 Strategies to Fertility Success," providing skills and exercises to help women turn their fertility switch on by "pulling their weeds," optimizing their terrain and planting pregnancy seeds with their intentionality. She is the director of Holistic Health Services in San Diego CA , where she has successfully treated fertility for the past decade. In addition, she provides workshops and tele-classes on fertility success. For more information go to: http://www.myfertilitysuccess.com