Female infertility?
Acupuncture can act on multiple levels: at the ovarian level, it can regulate the hormonal system, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, ensuring the regularization of the menstrual cycle so that each cycle results in the production and release of a quality oocyte..
At the uterine level, acupuncture can increase uterine blood flow, regularizing the uterine lining, improving endometrial thickness (which facilitates the implantation process, i.e., the attachment of the embryo to the uterus); and it reduces myometrial contractions, lowering the likelihood of spontaneous abortion.
Low Male Fertility
Acupuncture aims to stimulate spermatogenesis, which is the production of sperm. These improvements include not only the quantity of sperm produced (increasing its concentration in the semen) but also its quality (including sperm motility and morphology).
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- Regulation of sex hormones, particularly in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis: acupuncture promotes the release of beta-endorphins in the CNS, which impacts the levels of Gn-RH released by the hypothalamus, FSH released by the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone released by the ovaries (Huang 2008; Lim 2010; Stener-Victorin 2010).
- Increase blood supply to reproductive organs: Stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which causes vasoconstriction of the ovarian arteries. Acupuncture, by inhibiting sympathetic activity, increases blood flow to the ovaries, improving the environment in which ovarian follicles develop (Stener-Victorin 2006, Huang 2008). Acupuncture also increases blood flow to the uterus (Stener-Victorin 1996, Huang 2008), improving the quality and thickness of the endometrium, which increases the probability of successful embryo implantation.
- Counteract the harmful effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (one of the most common causes of female infertility). Acupuncture, by regulating the sympathetic nervous system and the levels of sex hormones, normalizes the menstrual cycle and stimulates ovulation, increasing the probability of pregnancy (Stener-Victorin 2000, 2008, 2009; Zhang 2009).
- In male fertility: improves sperm motility (Dieterle 2009), increases sperm count (Siterman 2009), enhances sperm morphology and quality (Pei 2005, Gurfinkel 2003), and has a positive effect on psychogenic erectile dysfunction (Engelhardt 2003).
Acupuncture during pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most delicate phases for a woman's body, and as such, the use of medications is limited, making it necessary to find alternatives.
Chinese Medicine, particularly acupuncture, is a 100% natural choice with proven benefits for relieving the common discomforts during pregnancy. Swelling, uncontrolled appetite, nausea, insomnia, irregular bowels, back pain, and general discomfort are just some of the complaints of pregnant women. Finding a solution to resolve these issues would be ideal. Acupuncture can alleviate all these problems and also address emotional and psychological issues that affect many women during this sensitive period of their lives.
If the baby doesn't turn? Did you know we can help you?
There is an acupuncture point (Zhiyin) that, when heated, helps to position the baby in the ideal position for a natural birth.
Acupuncture in the postpartum period
Low milk supply, feeling exhausted, emotionally unstable?
In addition to helping rebalance the body and harmonize the energies lost after childbirth, using this method will bring other benefits even after the baby arrives. Acupuncture also helps to strengthen milk production and rebalance female hormonal levels.
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