Trying to get pregnant and want to do everything you can to help your chances? It’s great to take supplements, exercise, and manage your stress by getting acupuncture. But, there are things you do every day that you might not realize are hurting your fertility. Let’s talk about chemicals and fertility. You are interacting with […]
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 […]
Preparing for a Successful Embryo Transfer You have made it through the egg retrieval process and spent a little time recovering. Or, maybe you’re using donor eggs so you didn’t need to go through an egg retrieval. Or, you are opting for a fresh transfer right after a retrieval. Whatever the circumstances around your embryo […]
Clomid and Letrozole for Fertility If you are trying to get pregnant, you have probably heard about people using Clomid (Clomiphene) or Letrozole (Femera) for fertility. Here’s what these medications are and how they help. Both medications help the ovaries produce high-quality eggs and then help them release those eggs during ovulation. Since ovulation disorders […]
Portland Acupuncture Studio Has Moved! Portland Acupuncture Studio has moved to Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center. Our move is officially finished, and we have settled into our new routines at the new clinic spaces. We are so excited to be working with a stellar team of providers at both Kwan-Yin’s East and West Portland locations! Kwan-Yin […]
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 […]
OCOM Chooses Lisa Tongel, LAc to Create and Teach Infertility Module Lisa Tongel, LAc, owner of Portland Acupuncture Studio, is pleased to announce that she was recently honored to teach at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. Her Infertility Module was presented to Doctoral (DAOM) students in mid-December 2020. The module […]
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 […]
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 […]
