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.....A 2003 study proved that acupuncture increases in-vitro
fertilization success rates nearly two-fold.
Maybe you saw the October 2003 'Sex in the City' episode that
talked about fertility acupuncture. It's true, there is now a
good research study from Germany that showed how a specific
acupuncture treatment could raise the success rate of in vitro
fertilization (IVF) from 26.3% to 42.5%.
Is Fertility Acupuncture the Best Way? If you have access to an
acupuncturist, it's part of the solution. If you're doing in
vitro fertilization, acupuncture before and after increases the
success rates (according to a 2003 German study that received a
lot of press).
Of course, there are many causes of infertility, and you should
review them and the specifics of your medical case with your
medical doctor and with your acupuncturist.
The best solution would be to combine acupuncture with a natural
fertility drug (herbal combination). Make sure you partner with
a trained and licensed acupuncturist/herbalist - they can help
you immensely!
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research to add to the topic of fertility. Let's understand
theoretical basis of Chinese Medicine fertility.
1. The Uterus: Called 'bao' in Chinese, it is thought to be the
reservoir of blood and nutrition needed by the woman's body to
sustain a growing fetus. You need plenty of blood for fertility.
Also, the uterus needs to be free of heat (inflammation, etc.).
Fertility acupuncture can clear heat from this area. To
understand this better, we have to understand the Chinese view
of 'blood'...
2. Blood: Called 'xue' in Chinese, blood is more than the plasma
and serum of western medicine. It includes much of the
nourishing aspects of yin (all things passive, cool, and fluid).
It is hard to correlate Chinese and western medical concepts
exactly, but some hormones, vitamins, and neurotransmitters may
be included in 'blood.' All of these are important in fertility.
If there's not enough blood, the uterus can't provide the fetus
with enough nourishment to survive. Blood can be deficient,
leading to paleness, insomnia, and memory loss. There is an
entire category of chinese herbs that can help with this. Blood
can also stagnate, leading to symptoms like late menstruation,
menstrual clots, dark menstrual blood, sharp stabbing pains
(especially before menstruation). To fix that, there's another
category of herbs that moves (regulates the flow of) the blood.
Fertility acupuncture can also address the condition of the
blood by regulating its flow. Intertwined with blood is an
extraordinary fertility acupuncture channel called the 'chong,'
or penetrating vessel...
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3. The Penetrating Vessel: The 'chong' acupuncture channel is
also known as the 'sea of blood.' It links 4 acupuncture
channels (Spleen, Kidney, Conception, and Governing) that
correspond to digestive function, some endocrine functions,
menstruation, some neurological functions, and heredity. It is
often involved with gynecological disorders. It also helps
protect the chest, abdomen, and back from disease. The qi and
blood must flow properly within the Pentrating Vessel for
optimal menstruation and natural fertility. Certain herbs can
boost the sea of blood and others regulate the flow of blood
witin the Penetrating Vessel.
Acupuncture can also optimize the condition of the Penetrating
Vessel. The two main acupoints of the chong channel (Sp4, P6)
are great fertility acupuncture points.
4. Yin and Jing (Essence): Yin, mentioned with blood in #2, is a
fundamental aspect of the body. It includes blood, is cool, and
is closely related with jing. Jing is the fundamental potential
of the body and mind. We are given a limited amount at
conception, and we protect it by eating and digesting properly.
A lack of jing or yin can impair menstruation, gynecological
function, conception and fertility, and make for a miserable
menopause later in life. There are herbs that specifically boost
yin and/or jing.
Acupuncture can boost yin and jing somewhat, but herbs are even
better. Many acupuncturists believe that herbs are better at
supplementing deficiencies than acupuncture is. One exception to
this is moxibustion, the heating of acupoints. In fertility
acupuncture, we can moxa the acupoints that nourish yin and
jing.
Putting it all together As European Chinese medicine scholar
Philippe Sionneau summarizes, "The penetrating vessel originates
in the uterus. It is the sea of blood. It moves qi and blood in
the twelve channels and is connected to the liver. The
conception vessel also originates in the uterus. It moves qi and
blood in all yin channels. Womans fertility is directly linked
with it, 'The conception vessel governs uterus and fetus.' It is
connected to the kidneys. Furthermore, the spleen is the root of
later heaven, the origin of qi and blood production and
transformation. Thus, if kidneys qi is flourishing, liver qi is
harmonious, spleen qi is productive, and then the pentrating
vessel and conception vessel are abundant and flow freely,
disposed to favor birth (fertility)."
Paulus WE, Zhang M, Strehler E, El-Danasouri I, Sterzik K.
Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who
undergo assisted reproduction therapy. Fertil Steril. 2002
Apr;77(4):721-4. Maciocia G. Obstetrics and Gynecology in
Chinese Medicine. Wiseman N, Ellis A. The Fundamentals of
Chinese Medicine. Sionnea, P. Xin Fang: Modern Chinese Herbal
Formulas (In Process).
About the author:
Acupuncturist, herbalist, and medical professor Brian B. Carter
founded the alternative health megasite The Pulse of Oriental
Medicine (http://www.PulseMed.org/). He is the author of the
book "Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind: How to Heal Yourself with
Foods, Herbs, and Acupressure" (November, 2004). Brian speaks on
radio across the country, and has been quoted and interviewed by
Real Simple, Glamour, and ESPN magazines.