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 […]
The quality of your eggs is an important factor when you’re trying to get pregnant, whether naturally or through IVF. You’re more likely to conceive and deliver a healthy baby if your eggs are healthy and prepared for conception. It seems that more and more women are being diagnosed with poor egg quality, or diminished […]
Treating fertility issues using natural methods is possible with acupuncture. Acupuncture improves fertility by increasing the flow of blood to the reproductive organs. It also balances hormones and relieves stress. Essentially, acupuncture supports the body’s natural efforts to conceive by improving overall health. When you want to build a family, but aren’t willing to use […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common conditions that can prevent a woman from conceiving. PCOS is a complex condition that can look different for each woman. It is believed that PCOS has its root in disrupted blood sugar metabolism, or insulin resistance, leading to an imbalance of hormones within a […]
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 […]
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, […]
A few weeks ago, I read an article in which Meghan McCain talks openly about her recent miscarriage experience. I heard this well-known woman bravely speak the unspoken words of so many others: “I’ve had a miscarriage. It’s devastating. I can’t bear to talk about it, but it is eating me up inside. I am […]
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 […]
It takes two to make a baby. So, it only makes sense that your husband/boyfriend/significant other does his part in your efforts to get pregnant and start a family together. But convincing him to get his sperm tested, let alone trying treatments like yoga and acupuncture for fertility, may present a bit of a challenge. […]
