Acupuncture is often associated with pain relief or stress relief, but this ancient Chinese medical treatment helps with other issues normally only associated with high-tech science, including one of the most costly–infertility. Acupuncture is Denver’s holistic remedy to this heartbreaking problem.
Acupuncture to Augment IVF and IUI Treatment
Many women are referred to treat infertility with acupuncture, in Denver and other parts of the world, by their reproductive specialists to augment the traditional treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF). James Dillard, MD, assistant clinical professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, states, “It can allow you to cross the line from infertile to fertile by helping your body function more efficiently, which in turn allows other, more modern reproductive treatments, like IVF, to also work more efficiently.” A study in Fertility and Sterility, a professional journal for infertility specialists, found that pregnancy success was significantly increased with the addition of acupuncture to traditional IVF treatment. (Source: The Ancient Art of Infertility Treatment, WebMD)
Tel Aviv University reported in a recent study that combining acupuncture with intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatments increased conception rates to 65.5%, compared to 39.4% for the group who used only IUI treatments. (Source: How Does Acupuncture for Fertility Work? Increase Chance of Conception Without Side Effects, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine)
Treatment for Underlying Problems Causing Infertility
Another benefit of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility is its ability to address other issues that could be preventing pregnancy. For example, acupuncture can be used to treat hyperthyroidism (over—functioning thyroid) or hypothyroidism (under-functioning thyroid), both of which can affect fertility. In addition, acupuncture can be used to increase egg production by stimulating ovarian and follicular function and can increase the blood flow to the endometrium to improve the lining of the uterus. (Source: Infertility and Acupuncture, American Pregnancy Association)
Acupuncture as Treatment for Infertility
Traditional infertility treatments are very costly, ranging up to tens of thousands of dollars for procedures such as IVF and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Patients who cannot afford those costs often turn to alternative and holistic treatments such as acupuncture. According to multiple studies, acupuncture alone can increase fertility by reducing stress, improving blood flow to the reproductive organs, and balancing the endocrine system. (Source: How Does Acupuncture for Fertility Work? Increase Chance of Conception Without Side Effects, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine)