Acupuncture for Fertility: Effectiveness, Safety, and Side Effects

<strong>Acupuncture for Fertility: Effectiveness, Safety, and Side Effects</strong>

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 […]

Using Acupuncture to Have a Successful IUI

Using Acupuncture to Have a Successful IUI

Acupuncture for a Successful IUI You’re ready to move forward with IUIs (aka Intrauterine Insemination) to help you get pregnant, but you want to know what you can do to get the best chance of a successful IUI. You are eating well and exercising moderately. You’re taking a daily prenatal vitamin. You have eliminated as […]

What is an IUI?

What is an IUI?

IUI is Intra-Uterine Insemination IUI stands for Intra-Uterine Insemination, which is a medical procedure many people use to get pregnant. The process is fairly simple but does involve a visit to a medical provider, unlike ICI.  Using a small tube to bypass the cervix, a doctor can insert sperm directly into the uterus. From there, […]

7 Innovative Approaches To Improve Your Fertility with Acupuncture

7 Innovative Approaches To Improve Your Fertility with Acupuncture

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 […]

How Fast Does Chinese Medicine Work?

How Fast Does Chinese Medicine Work?

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 […]

What Does Acupuncture for Fertility Involve?

What Does Acupuncture for Fertility Involve?

What Does Acupuncture for Fertility Involve? If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, but you’re just getting one negative test after the other, it might be time to try acupuncture to support your fertility. If you’ve never tried acupuncture, you might wonder what acupuncture for fertility involves.  Seeking out a specialist is best when doing […]

20 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster

20 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster

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 […]

Exercise and Fertility: When Is Exercise Harmful To Your Fertility?

Exercise and Fertility: When Is Exercise Harmful To Your Fertility?

Let’s discuss exercise and fertility. If you’re planning for a pregnancy, the idea that exercise could be bad for you probably hasn’t crossed your mind.  Most people concentrating on improving their health think that eating the right foods and getting more exercise are at the top of the list.  Many types of gym programs and […]

How Many Acupuncture Sessions Do You Need for Fertility?

How Many Acupuncture Sessions Do You Need for Fertility?

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, […]

Acupuncture Improves IUI Cycle Success

Acupuncture Improves IUI Cycle Success

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 […]