In the last 25 or so years, acupuncture has become well-known for helping couples experiencing fertility issues become pregnant. Acupuncture for fertility has been studied scientifically for decades. Here’s what we know. Acupuncture for Fertility Acupuncture can reduce the time it takes to get pregnant by half. One study completed in 2016, compared subfertile women […]
Gestational Carrier Some people are unable to carry a pregnancy to full term and need someone else to carry and give birth to their baby for them. That’s called a gestational carrier, or surrogate – a generous person who agrees to carry a pregnancy for other intended parents. There are many reasons why someone might […]
ICI is Intra-Cervical Insemination ICI stands for Intra-Cervical Insemination and is a process some people use to get pregnant. The name is a little misleading, because semen is inserted into the vagina, not into the cervix. This is sometimes called the “turkey baster” method, because it’s possible to use a turkey baster or needle-free syringe […]
Egg Preservation and Its Uses Egg preservation is an option many people chose when they want to store their eggs to use for future family building. It involves a process where the ovaries are stimulated with medications to produce more eggs than usual, which are extracted during a minimally invasive procedure and then frozen and […]
Sperm Preservation for Family Building Sperm preservation is one of the easiest and least expensive assisted reproductive technologies out there. It is a great choice if you want to preserve your sperm for future use in your family building. Some cryopreservation labs will send a kit to you at home. You produce a sample of […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in people who want to become pregnant. It is a complex syndrome involving hormone imbalance, metabolic disruption, and inflammation. Fun fact: only about 80% of people diagnosed with PCOS actually have polycystic ovaries and 25% of people who don’t have PCOS do have polycystic ovaries. The […]
Improve Your Fertility with Acupuncture Acupuncture is widely known as an effective tool for promoting wellness. In keeping with this, it is known for stimulating reproductive abilities and increasing fertility in both men and women. Although it is recognized as a traditional treatment, the ways which acupuncture can help the body prepare for conception have […]
What Happens During Fertility Acupuncture? If you’ve ever seen David Attenborough’s Life In Color series, you’ve experienced a gorgeous glimpse into nature’s mysteries, many still unexplained. Although I highly recommend the series for its beautiful cinematography, when navigating fertility, I would recommend a bit less mystery in the process. If you are having difficulty becoming […]
There are a lot of reasons someone might wait until their 40s to start their family: Not wanting to interrupt your career, finding the right partner, resolving health issues first. Let’s face it, for most people, it’s harder to get pregnant in your 40s than it would have been in your 20s. But starting a […]
Enjoying your garden, creating your favorite dish, dancing, hula hooping—these are all activities that many of us love to do to feel present and enjoy the moment. Unfortunately, too many Americans know that their favorite hobbies can become impossible when experiencing unrelenting back pain. One study indicated that one-quarter of adults report chronic low back […]
