Infertility Due to Low Sperm Counts If you’ve been trying to conceive, you have probably read something about the proportion of infertility that is due to sperm production being around 40-50%. This surprises many because even today, “infertility” is thought of as a “female problem.” Part of the reason for that is due to the […]
Egg Retrieval Explained There’s a common idea in our culture that when you’re trying to get pregnant, the egg that you release each month only takes about 2 weeks to develop. That’s not true! The egg you release this month started developing at least 3 cycles ago. That’s why, in our fertility acupuncture practice, we […]
There are many sides to understanding your fertility, but one of the many topics often brushed aside is your sexual health. How high is your sex drive, and is that a big shift from a few years ago, or even 10 years ago? Do you have orgasms? Is sex painful for you or your partner? […]
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 […]
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 Ovulation Affects Fertility An important factor in fertility is the health of your ovulation. If you are trying to get pregnant, but not having irregular periods, you might find that you struggle not only to conceive but to figure out when to even try. Healthy, consistent ovulation is the root of all fertility. Even […]
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 […]
