Infertility occurs when a couple has unprotected sex for at least one year and pregnancy does not result. About 25% of couples are infertile at one time in their lives and approximately 40% of cases are due to male causes. Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses infertility from both the male and female perspectives.
When infertility is 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.
Acupuncture is not only effective for aiding conception but also carrying a baby to term. We have found that some women have problems becoming pregnant while others have problems retaining the fetus. Some women cannot do either. If there is a non-structural cause of infertility, Traditional Chinese Medicine can be of benefit.
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.
In cases of hormone imbalance, please come to the first appointment with a recent hormone panel. After three months, another hormone panel will be conducted to assess treatment progress. We do not recommend a patient continue fertility treatments with our clinic for over six months unless significant progress is made on lab reports or subjective health assessment.
For acupuncture appointments, please call (615) 260-6944 or click this link.
When infertility is 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.
Acupuncture is not only effective for aiding conception but also carrying a baby to term. We have found that some women have problems becoming pregnant while others have problems retaining the fetus. Some women cannot do either. If there is a non-structural cause of infertility, Traditional Chinese Medicine can be of benefit.
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.
In cases of hormone imbalance, please come to the first appointment with a recent hormone panel. After three months, another hormone panel will be conducted to assess treatment progress. We do not recommend a patient continue fertility treatments with our clinic for over six months unless significant progress is made on lab reports or subjective health assessment.
For acupuncture appointments, please call (615) 260-6944 or click this link.