Acupuncture

Posted on January 23 2010 by Elie Goldschmidt

Acupuncture provides several fertility benefits and can be helpful for people who are suffering from fertility complications or infertility. Acupuncture is one among the Chinese medical techniques for curing the infertility problems. This treatment involves sticking of thin needles into different points present in the body.

When these needles are stimulated, pathways are opened that may affect the way the body operates. Practitioners may treat a variety of fertility conditions or diseases, or use the treatment in conjunction with herbs or western medical treatments. The American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) trains and certifies individuals to perform this therapy to treat infertility.

While the training for this certification involves a familiarity with acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments, about half of the exam required to become certified also requires an understanding of western medicine. Patients who would like to know more about the training and certification for practitioners of acupuncture for fertility treatment should speak to a trained professional directly or consult the ABORM for more information.

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for patients suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, low sperm count, poor egg quality and low ovarian reserve. Patients with an increased maternal age, those with sperm DNA fragmentation and who experience recurrent miscarriages may also be candidates for this treatment. Those suffering from immunological causes of infertility, implantation failures, patients undergoing in vitro fertilization or other assisted reproductive technology treatments and those with unexplained infertility problems may also be candidates for acupuncture.

The acupuncture is developed on the basis of an assumption that the life energy of the body, which is called as Qi will flow through your body, thereby by protecting from several diseases, pain and illness. This assumption also states that lack of exercise, poor diet, trauma and stress can interrupt the energy in your body, which can result in infertility. The needles that are placed on different points of your body will help to release energy. Most of the practitioners assume that releasing the positive energy can push out the negative energy from your body.

The patient is required to lie still during the treatment and especially when the needles are placed. Every section in the treatment takes at least thirty minutes to complete. It has been found out that the acupuncture treatment is successful in helping the women to increase their blood flow towards the uterus and also reduces stress.

This therapy may also reduce the side effects of fertility drugs and may help to strengthen the immune system.

If you are interested in getting more information regarding this technique, consulting a practitioner is the best thing to do.

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