What is Infertility?
Infertility is a condition where an individual or couple is unable to conceive after a period of actively trying for natural pregnancy. It has been observed that more than 10–18% of couples face this problem and deal with conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), high FSH, low progesterone levels, poor egg quality, premature ovarian failure, hypothyroidism, recurring miscarriage, low sperm count and secondary infertility.
In approximately one-third of cases, infertility results from female factors rather than male. In many situations, the exact cause of infertility in women is difficult to diagnose. If this applies to you, it may be time to seek infertility acupuncture in Boston, one of the most effective natural approaches to fertility support. Infertility acupuncture Boston can help improve ovarian and uterus function by supporting hormonal balance and reproductive health. For men, acupuncture can improve the quality of the sperm and low testosterone within a few weeks.
What are the Causes of Infertility?
Advanced Maternal Age:
In the modern era, delaying childbirth can lead to infertility. Many women wait until their thirties or forties to have children, which can negatively affect the function of the ovaries and uterus. As age increases, both the number and quality of healthy eggs decline rapidly. Egg quality and quantity naturally decline with age, which can lead to infertility over time.
Ovulation Disorders:
Releasing mature and healthy eggs is essential for natural conception. Ovulation can be tracked using a menstrual calendar or ovulation test strips. Several disorders can prevent ovulation, such as PCOS, imbalance of estrogens and progesterone and inflammation in ovaries due to imbalance of immune system.
Tubal Occlusion (Blockage):
Blocked fallopian tubes may result from sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Early testing and treatment are essential, especially when trying to conceive. Tubal occlusion causes infertility because the egg cannot be fertilized or reach the uterine cavity. In such cases, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or IUI may be recommended alongside fertility acupuncture support. Acupuncture can double the successful rate for IUI and IVF.
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Endometrial Polyps:
Finger-like polyps grow on the lining of the uterus (endometrium) and can reduce fertility rates by up to 50%. Removal through minimally invasive hysteroscopy is associated with a significant increase in pregnancy rates. After removing polyps, acupuncture and herbs can help couples to conceive much faster and prevent the polyps from coming back.
Endometriosis and Fibroids:
Endometriosis and fibroids alter the uterine environment and negatively affect implantation. Endometriosis can also cause scar tissue, adhesions, or complete blockage of the fallopian tubes. Hormonal imbalance is a key underlying factor in both conditions. Infertility acupuncture Boston can help rebalance hormones and prevent endometriosis from coming back after removing endometriosis or fibroids surgically.
High FSH:
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate egg production. Elevated FSH levels often indicate reduced ovarian reserve. Generally, FSH levels above 10 on cycle day 3 suggest compromised ovarian reserve. Acupuncture and herbs can help you lower FSH and improve the quality of eggs and sperm. You can conceive naturally even you failed IVF or IUI. Read More.
Also Read: How to Improve Thyroid Function for Fertility
Hypothyroidism:
Hypothyroidism can negatively affect fertility by disrupting ovulation and increasing miscarriage risk. Studies show higher rates of unsuccessful pregnancies among women with dysfunction of thyroid. Fortunately, dietary, lifestyle, and acupuncture-based approaches can help regulate thyroid function to increase the successful rate of IVF, IUI and natural pregnancy.
Immune Imbalance:
During pregnancy, the immune system must partially suppress itself to allow fetus to develop normally. Immune imbalance may lead to implantation failure or miscarriage. Women with autoimmune conditions such as Hachimoto’s and allergies are more prone to miscarriage, but acupuncture can help balance your immune system so you can have healthy pregnancy with IVF or natural pregnancy.
Luteal Phase Defect:
The luteal phase is the period between ovulation and menstruation and is crucial for implantation. A normal luteal phase lasts about 12- 14 days. A luteal phase shorter than 10 days may interfere with successful pregnancy with IVF or IUI. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can reduce the stress and optimize the level of progesterone so you can restore your normal Luteal phase and achieve healthy pregnancy.
Maternal Age:
As women age, declining hormone levels make pregnancy more difficult. Even with donors’ eggs, hormonal imbalance can affect IVF and IUI outcomes. However, through infertility acupuncture in Boston and Boca Raton, many women in their early and mid-40s have achieved healthy and full-term pregnancies because acupuncture and herbs can improve your egg and sperm quality. Furthermore, acupuncture help prevent post-partum depression and early onset of menopause.
Also Read: How can acupuncture help women 40 years and over get pregnant?
Miscarriage:
Recurrent miscarriage often signals underlying health issues such as imbalance of immune system, insufficient blood flow to ovaries and uterus and poor sperm quality. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Li Zheng carefully reviews medical history and lifestyle factors to help identify causes and create personalized infertility treatment plans.
Miscarriage: Miscarriages occur for a number of reasons but repetitive miscarriages indicate underlying issues that need to be addressed. Dr. Li Zheng uses her 26 years of experience working with women to talk through your past pregnancies and lifestyle to help you determine the possible causes for your miscarriages to come up with plans to help you have a healthy pregnancy.
PCOS:
PCOS is increasingly common due to factors such as insulin resistance, birth control use, and nervous system imbalance. Acupuncture helps restore hormonal and nervous system balance, improving ovulation and IVF successful rate by orchestrating the endocrine system including the function of thyroid, adrenal gland, ovaries and pituitary.
Premature Ovarian Failure:
This condition involves early loss of ovarian function due to factors such as autoimmune disease or long term usage of birth control pills . Acupuncture may help coordinating the function of pituitary, ovaries and adrenal gland so that women can restore their regular period and fertility naturally. When combing herbs and acupuncture, women can get pregnant with IUI or IVF much faster.
Adrenal Fatigue:
The adrenal glands produce small amounts of estrogens and progesterone. When depleted, fertility, blood sugar regulation, and stress response can all be affected. Women can develop osteoporosis, low or high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, depression, allergies and chronic inflammation. Acupuncture has been verified to strengthen the adrenal and kidney function so women can have more energy to cope with IVF or IUI with balanced immune and nervous system.
Read Our Case Study: How Acupuncture helps in Miscarriage
Acupuncture Treats Infertility
Infertility is commonly linked to hormonal imbalances involving estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone. Stress can interfere with ovulation and cause spasms in the uterus and fallopian tubes. Acupuncture for infertility helps restore balance, improve blood circulation to reproductive organs, and support ovarian, uterine, and pituitary function.
For patients undergoing IVF or IUI, acupuncture has been shown to significantly improve success rates. It supports hormonal and immune balance by restoring the smooth flow of Qi (life energy) and reduces stress by optimizing level of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
By addressing physical, emotional, and mental imbalances, infertility acupuncture in Boston and Boca Raton improves the body’s ability to conceive naturally or with IVF. For best results, acupuncture is recommended 1 to 2 times 3–6 months before starting IVF or IUI. Many patients are able to conceive naturally after their first successful pregnancy.
Infertility Acupuncture – FAQs
How long should I do acupuncture before IVF?
Ideally, acupuncture should begin 3–6 months before IVF for optimal results, but you can start any time during infertility treatment and help increase the successful rate of IVF or IUI.
Can acupuncture help PCOS-related infertility?
Yes. Acupuncture is commonly used to regulate ovulation, improve insulin sensitivity, and balance hormones in PCOS. Acupuncture can help optimize your A1C within 3 to 6 months, which also help you lose weight during IVF and IUI.
Is fertility acupuncture safe?
Yes. When performed by a licensed acupuncturist who has been practicing acupuncture for infertility and hormone balance for over 20 years, acupuncture is safe and effective. Especially during IVF or IUI, women can reduce their stress and avoid mood swing, weight gain and early menopause.
How often should I receive fertility acupuncture?
Most patients benefit from 1–2 sessions per week, depending on their condition and fertility goals. Twice or three times a week is better than once a week. Women can also combine herbs with acupuncture in order to speed up the whole process. In China, only using herbs for infertility is the main treatment method. Dr. Guo, ZhiQiang, famous infertility specialist in China, had very high successful rate to treat infertility with only herbs. Dr. Guo had been using herbs to treat his lung cancer successfully for over 10 years. Dr. Zheng has been following his footsteps to help women to conceive naturally or with IVF for the past 25 years.
Why should partners receive fertility acupuncture together?
Reproductive partners both play important roles in conception, whether naturally or through IVF or IUI. Half of the genetic material comes from the sperm provider, and overall reproductive health depends on the well-being of both partners.
Acupuncture and herbal therapy can help improve sperm quality, hormone balance, energy levels, and overall reproductive function within a short period of time. When both partners receive care, fertility outcomes and emotional support during treatment often improve significantly.
This approach is beneficial for all individuals and couples pursuing pregnancy.
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