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“My period had never been regular, but after a couple months of working with Denise, it was a monthly occurrence - for the first time in my life! Acupuncture definitely played a key part in my son's arrival!”
Sue Pierce, San Francisco
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Fertility

Mother and her child smilingTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is now frequently used to support and enhance fertility to achieve pregnancy.  Acupuncture has been shown to regulate hormones and affect the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis, which controls ovulation, thickens the endometrial lining and increases blood flow to the uterus. In men, acupuncture can improve sperm volume and motility.  For both men and women, treatments will boost the immune system, increase energy and libido, and improve relaxation – all of which positively affect the likelihood of conception.

TCM is also used to enhance the efficacy of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Invitro Fertilization (IVF). 

Interested in Science?

Many studies have demonstrated the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility both in general infertility and in combination with ART. For recent studies, you might want to visit the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) research page.

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