Acupuncture Trying to Conceive

Today because of their lifestyle, more and more women are deferring childbirth for later. Statistically, the number of women who are now delivering babies in their late thirties and early forties has gone up drastically. A woman’s fertility decreases as her age advances and because of this women can have lots of problem delivering. Infertility is also on the rise because of the change in women’s lifestyles.

Traditionally, it has been seen that the underlying factor in a couple’s inability to produce a child is related to the quality of the woman’s egg. Even though sperm count of the male is also a factor, artificial insemination and other alternative techniques can be utilized to induce pregnancy. However if the woman’s fallopian tubes are blocked or ruptured or if proper ovulation is not happening, there are absolutely no chances of pregnancy.

However, today depending on an individual case, the fertility doctor can recommend different drugs that help stimulate the reproductive system. There is also the possibility of an intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. However, today as an alternative therapy to improve a woman’s reproductive system, acupuncture is increasingly gaining popularity.

Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese technique in which small needles are inserted in the skin of the recipient, stimulates various energy points all over the body. These energy points are believed to be the one central point of contact with the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional faculties, bringing a unique balance into our life. Since ages, acupuncture has been used to treat many ailments. Commonly used for migraines, back, neck and shoulders pain, today acupuncture has been successfully used to remedy infertility.

In this technique, the needles are placed strategically to improve the blood flow to the reproductive organs. The energy flow is directed towards the reproductive system to improve its health. Acupuncture is used as an alternatively therapy and is paired with medical treatment to get the maximum benefit.

Acupuncture for IVF

For those who are trying methods like IVF or other treatments for increasing fertility, it is advisable to also try acupuncture because it is a relatively painless treatment. Whereas other treatments may cost a fortune, with a single IVF cycle costing anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000, acupuncture remains one of the most inexpensive treatments for improving fertility and that is one of the reasons that many women are trying it out. With increasing fertility and improving chances of conception, the acupuncture treatment also helps reduce stress and promote overall well being and good health.