Acupuncture, Infertility, Fertility, IVF, Sperm

How Can Dr. Lee's Acupuncture Treatment Help in Treating Infertility:

Fertility is a normal physiological function of our body. But, according to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the normal physiological function of our body can occur only under one condition. That condition is that the energy in all meridians of the body is in perfect balance and harmony. When balance and harmony exist in a marriage, the marriage will last until the couple's hair turns gray. When normal physiological balance and harmony exists in each side of the couple, then pregnancy can result and last to full term.

With the advances in vitro fertilization (IVF), many causes of infertility can be solved such as anovulation, tubule obstruction, or lack of sperm penetration. But, a successful pregnancy requires a successful production of multiple mature high quality eggs and implantation of the fertilized egg. A successful implantation requires a receptive and supportive uterus, especially the inner lining of the uterus or endometrium. Both of these require the body to maintain a continuous maximum blood flow to the ovaries and uterus to deliver the necessary nutrients and (natural and injected) hormones and to remove toxins . That is where acupuncture comes in.

An imperfect balance or disharmony of physiological function can result in a poor follicular response to the stimulating hormones and in non-receptive and non-supportive endometrium, and lead to infertility difficulties such as fewer eggs, poor egg quality, thin linings, poor implantation, excessive macrophages, high concentration of NK cells attacking the embryos as in endometriosis and habitual miscarriages. With his knowledge and experience in treating infertility using acupuncture and Chinese herbs, Dr. Lee can help to detect and rectify such imbalance and maximizing the flow of blood which carries the stimulating hormones to the ovaries and uterus and removing the toxins in the uterus thus providing a more embryo-friendly environment for fertility success either on your own, or with IUI (intrauterine insemination also known as artificial insemination), or with IVF. A new German study on infertility has found that having acupuncture before and after the IVF increases the chance of pregnancy for women by 62%. In addition to the balancing effect, acupuncture also calms the uterus and allows for better blood flow as shown in a Swedish study. You will also find out from Dr. Lee the "Dos" and "Don'ts" on optimizing and preserving the right balance for fertility.