At Portland Acupuncture Studio, we are frequently asked “How often do I need to have acupuncture to help my fertility?” Since our treatments are tailored to each person’s unique needs, there is no standard answer to this question. However, there are some key factors influencing how many acupuncture sessions you need to improve your fertility, […]
What is IUI? IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a common medical procedure done to help couples conceive. In this process, washed, concentrated sperm is inserted into the uterus at ovulation, to help increase the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg. This procedure bypasses the sperm’s need to travel through the cervix, thereby increasing chances of […]
In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, is an effective way to conceive after other efforts have been exhausted. For some couples, it’s the only way for them to become parents. Trying to conceive through IVF can be stressful, physically demanding, and costly. Many women who are undergoing IVF also seek out additional methods to support their […]
The quality of your eggs is an important factor when you’re trying to get pregnant, whether naturally or through IVF. You’re more likely to conceive and deliver a healthy baby if your eggs are healthy and prepared for conception. It seems that more and more women are being diagnosed with poor egg quality, or diminished […]
Treating fertility issues using natural methods is possible with acupuncture. Acupuncture improves fertility by increasing the flow of blood to the reproductive organs. It also balances hormones and relieves stress. Essentially, acupuncture supports the body’s natural efforts to conceive by improving overall health. When you want to build a family, but aren’t willing to use […]
With more and more people using cannabis, whether for medical reasons or recreationally, it’s important to also understand how this can affect our hormones. Cannabis on Reproduction and Pregnancy While cannabis has been shown to be useful for treating pain, headaches or insomnia; there is a documented negative impact on reproduction and pregnancy, where it […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common conditions that can prevent a woman from conceiving. PCOS is a complex condition that can look different for each woman. It is believed that PCOS has its root in disrupted blood sugar metabolism, or insulin resistance, leading to an imbalance of hormones within a […]
Infertility Treatment and Care Act: It is estimated that 6.7 million women in the United States are unable to conceive a child. Contrary to the common misunderstanding, infertility affects women and men equally. Infertility can be a result of diseases like endometriosis, PCOS, poor egg quality or pelvic infections in women. While in men, it […]
What you eat matters when you’re trying to get pregnant. This is especially true when you’re going through IVF and complementing your treatment with acupuncture for fertility. The nutrients you get from your food can help improve your fertility in many different ways. As you go through your IVF treatment and the accompanying acupuncture for […]
In the past 20 years, there has been significant evidence that acupuncture can help improve fertility, leading to higher rates of pregnancy and live births in fertility patients receiving acupuncture. Because of promising research done in this area, acupuncture for IUI is now being used to help couples who are doing Intrauterine Insemination, or IUI, […]
