Alternative therapies are now being chosen by many women as the solution to their challenge to conceive. Acupuncture is a highly recommend alternative treatment for infertility conditions. Consequently, there is a gradual increase in the number of fertility clinics that are combining acupuncture with the traditional methods.
Infertility acupuncture
Acupuncture is an early traditional remedy practiced by the Chinese. It requires inserting thin needles into certain sections (points) of the body. The Chinese believe that these points are found along energy lines, also called meridians. They believe that illnesses occur because of an imbalance of these energies. With infertility acupuncture, the specialist inserts needles into the medians, which causes stimulation in the given points and results in improved health. The needles are uniquely arranged to work for a specific part of the body. In the case of infertility, the needles are often placed below the knee, below the elbow, on the abdomen and on he head. Research findings show that acupuncture may increase a woman’s chances of conceiving. However, some studies show an increase rate in the fertility of women who use acupuncture, while others do not show the same positive results.
Benefits of acupuncture
There is much speculation about the increased benefits of acupuncture, including:
• Increased blood supply,
• Increasing the flow of blood to reproductive organs
• Increased follicle responsiveness and egg health
• Regulation of reproductive hormones
• Minimizing the risk of miscarriages
• Increased blood flow makes the uterine lining stronger for sustaining the implanted embryo
• Safe, Natural, and Effective
When acupuncture does not help
While there are speculated benefits, there are some situations where acupuncture will not be beneficial to women:
• With blocked fallopian tubes
• Men who are completely sterile
• Women who have passed through the menopause transition
Recent developments
A common agreement among all researches is that acupuncture is safe, boosts relaxation, lowers stress levels and increases beta-endorphins, which put you in a better mood. However, with all the positive comments from the researchers, the cost of acupuncture can vary when not covered by insurance, although it is less costly than other treatments for fertility. It also has fewer risks when compared to other fertility treatments.
Acupuncture treatment is similar to other medical or alternative remedies in that there are no instant results. With infertility acupuncture, you will have to undergo several treatment sessions before you begin to notice any results.
Miscarriages frequently happen during the first three months of pregnancy. It is for this reason that if you are undergoing infertility acupuncture treatment, you continue through week twelve. This will strengthen the uterus, increase body energy, assist embryo development and prevent miscarriages.
There are minimal side effects of acupuncture treatment when performed by a fertility acupuncture specialist. Regardless of your medical history, acupuncture is considered a safe treatment and is highly recommend as an alternative or conjunctive treatment to optimize fertility and assist full-term healthy pregnancy.
