Infertility & IVF Support
Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM)
has been
used to treat both female infertility and male sub-fertility conditions in
the orient for the past three to four thousand years. with cultural and social
emphasis on family, TCM naturally developed rapidly in the area of fertility
treatments. Currently, there are several hundred herbal substances identified
and used extensively in infertility treatments along with acupuncture, massage,
and dietary and lifestyle adjustments. TCM treats infertility using a
combination of specific herbs and the stimulation of acupuncture points to
strengthen and regulate organ functions, primarily the production of hormones,
an essential component to fertility. In addition, by activating the
parasympathetic nervous system, Chinese herbs and acupuncture serve the
fertility process by restoring a deep relaxation in the mind and body. Chinese
medicine provides a noninvasive, holistic approach to reversing infertility and
has a surprising success rate of fifty to sixty percent among infertile women; a very
high number, considering that many women discover TCM late in their search for
infertility solutions.
From the perspective of TCM,
infertility is caused by patterns of deficiency or disharmony in organ systems
such as the liver, heart, spleen and kidneys. The TCM patterns of
disharmony such as blood stagnation, cold entrapment, phlegm accumulation,
excess heat, and so on, play important roles in blocking fertility.
In the vernacular of western medicine, these pathologies are known as
hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome, luteal phase
defect, and other syndromes and conditions that can make it difficult or
impossible to conceive. However, the key factor in treating infertility with TCM
lies in regulating the menstrual cycle by re-establishing harmonious
communication among the endocrine glands and creating overall health of the body
in female, and in male sub-fertility conditions, TCM is always to strengthen the
body and return its function & substance in a better balance. it has been found
that some cases of improved semen analysis with the use of TCM for more than
three months. Additional improvements can be seen in increased vitality and
libido.
The
current biotechnological advancements have had a large impact on how many
doctors as well as medical professionals view Traditional Chinese medicine. TCM was found to
directly increase the rate of IVF pregnancies by: regulating the menstrual cycle
and its hormones so that the body could produce larger amount of follicles,
increasing blood flow to the uterus, improving the function of the ovaries
enabling them to produce better quality eggs, significantly reducing stress
levels, and helping to prevent uterus contracting during embryo implantations.
As many recent newspaper and
magazine stories demonstrate, TCM has become increasingly popular in recent
years as more and more women are waiting until they are in their mid-thirties
and older to start a family. It is undisputed that women starting their
families later in life have more difficulty becoming pregnant, and many couples
spend up to $50,000 on attempting to conceive ?with no guarantee of success.
TCM offers a better rate of success for far less money; prices range from $35 to
$55 per session for acupuncture plus the cost of herbs as a result of the highly
individualized procedure for different conditions. A routine
treatment program consists of one or two acupuncture treatments each week,
and/or special herbal tea for male/female or both. Many women become pregnant
six months to a year after beginning treatment.
Women, men and couples are always welcomed. For a
private and confidential consultation please call us at 604-733-3358 to make an
appointment with Dr. Michael Ma.
Success cases
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Acutherapy & Herbal Clinic
Suite 112, 3195 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3K2
Tel: (604)-733-3358; Email: acutherapy4u@gmail.com
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