FERTILITY
Pre
During
Post
Pregnancy
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to fertility by addressing hormonal balance, circulation, and emotional well-being—key factors for reproductive health.
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Acupuncture
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Regulates menstrual cycles and ovulation by improving blood flow to the ovaries and uterus.
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Reduces stress (lowering cortisol, which can disrupt reproductive hormones).
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Often used alongside IVF to improve embryo implantation rates.
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Herbal Medicine
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Custom formulas strengthen kidney Qi (linked to reproductive vitality in TCM) and balance hormones (e.g., estrogen, progesterone).
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Supports egg/sperm quality and uterine lining thickness.
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Cupping & Tui Na Massage
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Promotes pelvic circulation and reduces inflammation that may impact fertility.
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Alleviates conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, which can hinder conception.
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Lifestyle & Stress Reduction
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TCM identifies dietary, sleep, or emotional patterns that may contribute to infertility.
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Techniques like Qi Gong or mindfulness are often recommended to lower stress
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Scientific Backing: Studies show acupuncture can increase pregnancy rates by 20–30% when combined with IVF (American Society for Reproductive Medicine).
Ideal For: Couples trying naturally, those preparing for IVF/IUI, or individuals with unexplained infertility.
BENEFITS
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Improvement in the function of the ovaries to produce higher quality eggs
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Regulation of the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
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Increase in the blood flow to the uterus and increase in the thickness of the uterine lining
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Relaxation and de-stress
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Prevention of uterine contractions post IVF embryo transfer
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Reduction of the side-effects of IVF medications
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Strengthened immune system / Increased energy
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Improvement in sperm count, motility, morphology
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Reduction of sperm DNA fragmentation
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Increase in chance of conceiving
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Decrease in chance of miscarriage
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Effects of Acupuncture
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Reduction of pain via inhibition of nociceptive fibers
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Activation of blood coagulation and immune complement systems
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Enhancement of blood circulation
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Restoration of visceral homeostasis
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Normalization of vascular tone
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Reduction of muscle contractions and spasms
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Promotion of tissue repair (immune response)
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Normalization of endocrine function (Hypothalamus, Pituitary, LH, FSH, Adrenal, Ovary, Thyroid)
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Normalization of neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, adrenaline)
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Normalization of sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight)