Fertility Acupuncture Treatment in Franklin, Brentwood & Nashville
Infertility occurs when a couple has unprotected sex for at least one year and pregnancy does not result. About 25% of couples have fertility problems at one time in their lives and approximately 40% of cases are due to male causes. Acupuncture addresses fertility from both the male and female perspectives.
When fertility problems are due to male factors, we encourage the couple to bring a semen analysis report. Factors that affect sperm viability include sperm count and volume, motility, liquefaction and morphology. It takes three months for the testes to produce mature sperm; after 3-4 months of acupuncture and herbal treatment, it is recommended to obtain another semen analysis report to evaluate treatment progress. Male semen factors can improve dramatically through a comprehensive treatment course of acupuncture and herbs. Lifestyle factors are also discussed; it is known that diet, smoking, heavy alcohol use and drug use are negative factors for fertility.
Fertility acupuncture is one of the most popular treatments that we offer. We offer acupuncture treatments for patients that are undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization), IUI (intrauterine insemination) and natural conception. The protocols for treating fertility differ per patient and are based on their medical history, current health status and prior pregnancies.
The majority of our female patients are infertile due to hormonal imbalance and other gynecological problems. In situations of uterine fibroids or endometriosis, these underlying health problems must first be addressed. We recommend that conception attempts be delayed until these health concerns are first resolved.
Overall, acupuncture can be very effective in assisting patients to become pregnant. We used to work for one of the most famous fertility doctors, Dr. Lifang Liang, MD. She was an MD, acupuncturist and researcher and taught at our acupuncture school. She wrote one of the first books on acupuncture fertility called "Acupuncture & IVF: Increase IVF Success by 40-60%" and is available from Blue Poppy Press. I learned a lot about acupuncture and herbal medicine and helped many patients become pregnant.
One of the interesting differences between treating acupuncture fertility patients in Franklin vs. San Francisco is that the patients are younger here and more often have a prior history of successful childbirth. The treatment of infertility with acupuncture is easier in Franklin for the above factors. The typical fertility patient in California was around 38-44 years old; here in Franklin, TN it's more typically between 26 - 37 years of age.
One of my more successful fertility patients in Nashville, TN (my prior clinic was in Berry Hill) started acupuncture treatment at the age of 44 years old and had 3 prior failed IVF procedures. She was starting her 4th and probably last IVF in two months; because of her age and prior history, we decided on weekly acupuncture until transfer date and weekly acupuncture until the first trimester. I'm happy to say that she has a healthy and happy daughter now!
Most fertility patients do not need this many acupuncture treatments but based on her medical history and age, we decided it was better to really go for it! I would say that she has been one of my happiest fertility acupuncture patients in Nashville.
I will continue to update this article with specific examples of how acupuncture can improve fertility. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about fertility acupuncture, please call us at (615) 260-6944 or book an appointment.
Serving Franklin, Brentwood, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia, Nashville and Murfreesboro Tennessee.
Infertility occurs when a couple has unprotected sex for at least one year and pregnancy does not result. About 25% of couples have fertility problems at one time in their lives and approximately 40% of cases are due to male causes. Acupuncture addresses fertility from both the male and female perspectives.
When fertility problems are due to male factors, we encourage the couple to bring a semen analysis report. Factors that affect sperm viability include sperm count and volume, motility, liquefaction and morphology. It takes three months for the testes to produce mature sperm; after 3-4 months of acupuncture and herbal treatment, it is recommended to obtain another semen analysis report to evaluate treatment progress. Male semen factors can improve dramatically through a comprehensive treatment course of acupuncture and herbs. Lifestyle factors are also discussed; it is known that diet, smoking, heavy alcohol use and drug use are negative factors for fertility.
Fertility acupuncture is one of the most popular treatments that we offer. We offer acupuncture treatments for patients that are undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization), IUI (intrauterine insemination) and natural conception. The protocols for treating fertility differ per patient and are based on their medical history, current health status and prior pregnancies.
The majority of our female patients are infertile due to hormonal imbalance and other gynecological problems. In situations of uterine fibroids or endometriosis, these underlying health problems must first be addressed. We recommend that conception attempts be delayed until these health concerns are first resolved.
Overall, acupuncture can be very effective in assisting patients to become pregnant. We used to work for one of the most famous fertility doctors, Dr. Lifang Liang, MD. She was an MD, acupuncturist and researcher and taught at our acupuncture school. She wrote one of the first books on acupuncture fertility called "Acupuncture & IVF: Increase IVF Success by 40-60%" and is available from Blue Poppy Press. I learned a lot about acupuncture and herbal medicine and helped many patients become pregnant.
One of the interesting differences between treating acupuncture fertility patients in Franklin vs. San Francisco is that the patients are younger here and more often have a prior history of successful childbirth. The treatment of infertility with acupuncture is easier in Franklin for the above factors. The typical fertility patient in California was around 38-44 years old; here in Franklin, TN it's more typically between 26 - 37 years of age.
One of my more successful fertility patients in Nashville, TN (my prior clinic was in Berry Hill) started acupuncture treatment at the age of 44 years old and had 3 prior failed IVF procedures. She was starting her 4th and probably last IVF in two months; because of her age and prior history, we decided on weekly acupuncture until transfer date and weekly acupuncture until the first trimester. I'm happy to say that she has a healthy and happy daughter now!
Most fertility patients do not need this many acupuncture treatments but based on her medical history and age, we decided it was better to really go for it! I would say that she has been one of my happiest fertility acupuncture patients in Nashville.
I will continue to update this article with specific examples of how acupuncture can improve fertility. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about fertility acupuncture, please call us at (615) 260-6944 or book an appointment.
Serving Franklin, Brentwood, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia, Nashville and Murfreesboro Tennessee.