Infertility

Dr. Pakula

Infertility is not just a medical problem… and you are not alone in your battle. In fact 9 million people in the United States are affected by infertility and many of those people deal with medical, psychological and financial stresses. Recent research shows that 60% of cases are due to female infertility and 40% of cases are due to male infertility factors.

What is Infertility?

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of active trying. Infertility is classified into two types:

Primary infertility
no previous pregnancy; approximately 40% of infertile couples.

Secondary infertility
if there was a previous pregnancy whatever the outcome; approximately 60% of infertile couples.

What are the causes of Infertility?

  • Ovulation factors
    Cervical/uterine factors
    Fallopian tube factors
    Immunology factors or inflammatory factors-both specific and non-specific
    Endometriosis
    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts
    Premature Ovarian Failure
    Uterine Fibroid Tumors
    Endocrine Imbalances
    Luteal Phase Defect
    Diabetes
    Elevated FSH
    Thyroid Disease
    Stress
    Lupus
    Amenorrhea
    Birth defects-due to fetal development from mother taking DES (diethylstilbestrol)
    Hyperprolactinemia
    Advanced Maternal Age
    Unexplained Infertility
    Male Factors

Chinese Medicine Impact on Infertility:

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine works to enhance both men and women’s fertility by restoring health and balance to the body, mind and spirit. There have been a multitude of research studies in the past decade showing how Acupuncture and TCM increase the success rate of conventional infertility treatments. In fact in the April 2002 issue of Fertility and Sterility, the German study showed that using acupuncture pre and post IVF increased the success rate to 42.5% as opposed to those not using acupuncture at 26.3%. Acupuncture is very effective when combined with assisted reproductive technologies and can also assist in achieving natural pregnancy. For maximum benefits using Chinese medicine, we recommend at least 3 months of preconception care as well as doing maintenance treatments post conception.

Major Benefits

Preconception Care
Ability to overcome common fertility challenges
Increased chance of conceiving naturally
Increased effectiveness of western procedures
Reduced side effects of drugs prescribed during IVF, IUI
Prenatal
Improved energy and balanced emotions
Reduced chance of miscarriage
Shortened labor time
Post Partum
Improved long-term reproductive health
Lessens post partum depression
Improves breast milk quality

Major effects of Acupuncture in the treatment of Infertility:

  • Regulates the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis
    Reduces stress and cortisol levels
    Increases the thickness of the uterine lining
    Increases blood flow to the uterus and pelvic region
    Relaxes the uterus
    Stimulates ovulation
    Enhances the immune system
    Decreases morning sickness

Chinese Medicine Treatment of Infertility:

Western medicine concentrates solely on the health of the reproductive organs whereas Chinese medicine works to strengthen and balance all systems of the body. To achieve balance we use acupuncture, herbs, Reproductive Organ Massage,dietary measures, nutritional supplements, and stress reduction.


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