Recently, acupuncture has been used by western clinics and hospitals to successfully treat many disorders, including the root causes of infertility.

At Japan Acupuncture shiatsu clinic & Complementary Medicine, are dedicated to treating all conditions that affect reproductive health and infertility in male and female patients.

 

Traditional Japanese Medicine and Functional Medicine are used to identify and treat reproductive concerns and enhance fertility if that is a factor for you.

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We have got extensive experience working with gynecological conditions and infertility. We use a variety of methods to detect and treat the underlying conditions affecting your reproductive health including

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Our patients include people with

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• high FSH

• age-related infertility

• history of Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections leading to infertility

• damaged ovaries

• blocked fallopian tubes

• hypothyroidism and other hormonal disorders

• endometriosis (a condition where cells from the womb lining are found outside the womb)

• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

• scarring in the uterus

• fibroids (benign smooth-muscle tumors of the uterus)

• congenital diseases like cystic fibrosis

• people who have had recurrent miscarriages

• unexplained infertility

• infertility caused by medical intervention (such as cancer treatments)

• luteal phase defect

• recurrent pregnancy loss

• Stress-induced or exacerbated infertility

• other many varied reasons in both women and me​​​

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Benefits of Acupuncture for the IVF or IUI Patient Include:

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• Relaxing the patient, decreasing stress, and taking individual time with patients

• Regulating hormonal imbalances resulting in a larger number of follicles

• Strengthening the immune system

• Lessening the side effects of drugs used in IVF or other western reproductive procedures and techniques

• Improving the function of the ovaries to help produce better-quality eggs

• Increasing blood flow to the uterus and increasing the thickness of the uterine lining

• Preventing the uterus from contracting

• Improving semen and sperm to create better quality and quantity of embryos

• Decreasing the chances of miscarriage

• Generally helping to minimize the side-effects associated with ART

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How many sessions do I need?

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As each person is unique, the number of treatments needed will vary. Among the determining factors is the type of condition being treated, whether the condition is chronic or acute, and the over health of the individual. On average, fertility patients require about three months of consistent treatment and monitoring, however, there is a big range and variation in patients' medical needs.

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If you are planning to undergo IVF or other assisted reproductive procedures and wish to have acupuncture around the day of transfer, this can be arranged.

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We recommend all patients receive regular acupuncture as far in advance of egg retrieval and transfer as possible. This helps to prepare the body to be in optimal condition for the procedure. Again, you should discuss your treatment program with your acupuncturist. As a rule, we recommend weekly treatment through gestational week 6 ～8

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How Is Progress Determined?

 

 Because of the known link between stress and infertility, decreased stress, which is commonly experienced by patients when they are receiving regular acupuncture treatment is another treatment goal. A decrease in side effects from taking fertility drugs is another commonly reported indication of progress. Again, because of the link between stress and infertility, decreased symptoms of irritability and mood swings, commonly experienced while taking fertility medication, are an indication of progress.