Unexplained infertility is a very frustrating “diagnosis” to receive, but about one in five couples will be told their infertility doesn’t have a known cause. Some studies show that for people given the diagnosis of unexplained infertility, it might just take more time – over a seven year period, 36% of people diagnosed with unexplained […]
Watching the news, summer heat waves, natural disasters, work deadlines, managing the household—life requires us to have positive and negative types of stress. Some of us, though, may also experience anxiety either routinely or situationally in addition to the day-to-day stress. Anxiety may not always be visible to those around you. You may have anxiety with less […]
Recently, I was listening to Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights. It’s a fun read, with a passage noting that trends are often fleeting, but “Cool is always cool” (paraphrasing).[1] Meanwhile, Instagram advertises the latest wellness trends—wearables tracking steps, prepared whole food meals to your doorstep—all based on cutting edge ‘new research’. Though I appreciate that wellness is […]
How Fast Does Chinese Medicine Work? Thinking of trying acupuncture? Most likely, you’ve already tried other treatments, and you really wanted to get pregnant, feel better, or be in less pain by now. Good news! Acupuncture is very effective and can most likely help you. To get the most out of your treatments and get […]
Postpartum Self-Care Pregnancy has brought its challenges to your body – mentally, physically, emotionally. After birth, the postpartum period brings on new and different challenges. The wonderful gift of life brings with it many physical, emotional, and relational changes that can be difficult to transition into. On top of that, in the time of COVID, […]
Finally ready to have a baby? These 20 tips for getting pregnant faster can help you meet your family-building goals on time. We’re always told we shouldn’t rush having a baby – but when we’re finally ready, how can we make sure we can do it safely, just when we want to? These 20 tips […]
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, […]
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, […]
Endometriosis is a leading cause of female infertility in the US, according to the American Pregnancy Association. This condition currently affects around seven million women in the country, and around 30% of women diagnosed with endometriosis have difficulty conceiving. Nonetheless, women with endometriosis can still get pregnant with the help of acupuncture, or with IVF […]
Have you been trying so hard to get pregnant but nothing seems to work? If you don’t feel that using fertility drugs is for you, and want a more natural way to improve your chances of getting pregnant, acupuncture can help. Research Acupuncture for fertility can address hormone imbalances, diminished ovarian reserve, unexplained infertility and […]
