Improve IVF Success with Acupuncture Part 1: Preparing for IVF Have you made the difficult decision to do IVF after trying everything else to get pregnant? While it’s true that IVF is no one’s first choice, fortunately, there are ways to help your fertility cycles go more smoothly and be more successful using acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A little focused preparation can make a big difference ...
If you didn’t join in the live Q&A on Insta yesterday, with New York-based Mike Berkley, you missed out – it was brilliant! Mike is an incredible man and has been an acupuncturist and herbalist for many years, helping thousands of people to have children. So many of you asked questions yesterday and Mike answered them as always, in his effortlessly cool, informed and caring way. For those of you ...
An interview with Mike Berkley , L.Ac,FABORM, Founder of The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness Advances in Reproductive medicine made possible many things our predecessors would have never even dreamt about. Techniques like IVF, ICSI, Assisted hatching, PGS testing were science-fiction topics sixty years ago, that is, if anyone had enough imagination to ever think of them back then. We are ...
In the arena of reproductive medicine, a typical step-up approach to care might look something like this: Timed intercourse using an ovulation predictor kit. Clomid or Letrazole with intra-uterine-insemination. Injectable medications with intra-uterine-insemination. In-vitro-fertilization. Donor egg and/or donor sperm with in-vitro-fertilization. These steps, progressively, are more medically ...
PHILADELPHIA — Women who receive acupuncture during the stimulation phase of an in vitro fertilization cycle and again immediately after embryo transfer have a higher live-birth rate than do controls, according to the first acupuncture study with this end point. “Other studies have looked at pregnancy rates, but what is really important is whether or not there is a baby,” said Paul C. Magarelli, ...
If you didn’t join in the live Q&A on Insta yesterday, with New York-based Mike Berkley, you missed out – it was brilliant! Mike is an incredible man and has been an acupuncturist and herbalist for many years, helping thousands of people to have children. So many of you asked questions yesterday and Mike answered them as always, in his effortlessly cool, informed and caring way. For those of you ...
An interview with Mike Berkley , L.Ac,FABORM, Founder of The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness Advances in Reproductive medicine made possible many things our predecessors would have never even dreamt about. Techniques like IVF, ICSI, Assisted hatching, PGS testing were science-fiction topics sixty years ago, that is, if anyone had enough imagination to ever think of them back then. We are ...
If you didn’t join in the live Q&A on Insta yesterday, with New York-based Mike Berkley, you missed out – it was brilliant! Mike is an incredible man and has been an acupuncturist and herbalist for many years, helping thousands of people to have children. So many of you asked questions yesterday and Mike answered them as always, in his effortlessly cool, informed and caring way. For those of you ...
An interview with Mike Berkley , L.Ac,FABORM, Founder of The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness Advances in Reproductive medicine made possible many things our predecessors would have never even dreamt about. Techniques like IVF, ICSI, Assisted hatching, PGS testing were science-fiction topics sixty years ago, that is, if anyone had enough imagination to ever think of them back then. We are ...
Searching for fertility success stories online is a bit of a rite of passage in the infertility World. I know I personally spent hours googling for positive outcomes of the different treatments I was going through. Although we are all different and everyone’s story will have its own outcome, there is definitely some comfort to be found in hearing about miracle pregnancies that beat the odds. Today ...
What your reproductive endocrinologist can do: 1. Assess the cause of your infertility. 2. Create a correct IVF protocol. 3. Prescribe medication to promote the development of your follicles. 4. Retrieve eggs from the follicles. 5. Fertilize with sperm. 6. Transfer an embryo. What your fertility-acupuncturist can do: 1. Reduce your stress. 2. Improve the quality of your lining. 3. Improve the ...
Infertility is a painful and frustrating condition. It's hard to find an expert that can help you navigate this difficult journey. We know what it's like to go through fertility treatments, because we've been there too! Our clinic has helped thousands of couples start their families. We have the experience and expertise to give you personalized attention during every step of your treatment plan. ...
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is the very first acupuncture-fertility-center in the U.S. We've been helping couples to start or grow their families for over two decades. Our fertility specialists are all board certified and have extensive experience working with patients who have had trouble conceiving, as well as those who are looking to expand their families through IVF ...
What your reproductive endocrinologist can do: 1. Assess the cause of your infertility. 2. Create a correct IVF protocol. 3. Prescribe medication to promote the development of your follicles. 4. Retrieve eggs from the follicles. 5. Fertilize with sperm. 6. Transfer an embryo. What your fertility-acupuncturist can do: 1. Reduce your stress. 2. Improve the quality of your lining. 3. Improve the ...
Researchers document that acupuncture produces higher pregnancy rates than fertility medications for women with hyperprolactinemia (HPL). Acupuncture produces a higher rate of pregnancies than fertility medications with significantly less adverse effects. In a controlled clinical trial, researchers document that acupuncture outperforms bromocriptine and bromocriptine plus clomiphene for the ...
Acupuncture , Fertility , IVF Success found through combination of acupuncture and IVF! Heather Huddleston is a young woman who has struggled with severe endometriosis since puberty. At the age of 19, she had her first of many surgeries. It was so extreme that the surgeon told her she would never have children—he had removed 2/3 of one ovary and 7/8 of the other. Drugs and surgery were the ...
What your reproductive endocrinologist can do: 1. Assess the cause of your infertility. 2. Create a correct IVF protocol. 3. Prescribe medication to promote the development of your follicles. 4. Retrieve eggs from the follicles. 5. Fertilize with sperm. 6. Transfer an embryo. What your fertility-acupuncturist can do: 1. Reduce your stress. 2. Improve the quality of your lining. 3. Improve the ...
Researchers document that acupuncture produces higher pregnancy rates than fertility medications for women with hyperprolactinemia (HPL). Acupuncture produces a higher rate of pregnancies than fertility medications with significantly less adverse effects. In a controlled clinical trial, researchers document that acupuncture outperforms bromocriptine and bromocriptine plus clomiphene for the ...
Acupuncture , Fertility , IVF Success found through combination of acupuncture and IVF! Heather Huddleston is a young woman who has struggled with severe endometriosis since puberty. At the age of 19, she had her first of many surgeries. It was so extreme that the surgeon told her she would never have children—he had removed 2/3 of one ovary and 7/8 of the other. Drugs and surgery were the ...
Acupuncture , Fertility , IVF Success found through combination of acupuncture and IVF! Heather Huddleston is a young woman who has struggled with severe endometriosis since puberty. At the age of 19, she had her first of many surgeries. It was so extreme that the surgeon told her she would never have children—he had removed 2/3 of one ovary and 7/8 of the other. Drugs and surgery were the ...
Pycnogenol helps several conditions related to infertility including poor sperm morphology and low sperm counts, as well as endometriosis, a common cause of menstrual discomfort and infertility in women. Studies show that pycnogenol may also have positive effects on many various health issues including osteo-arthritis and many cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics. Here are three great reasons ...
Looking for ways to improve your fertility? Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other complementary therapies may help. These therapies often enhance enhance your fertility outcome. We’ve been providing acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments to patients struggling with infertility for two decades, helping them get pregnant or grow their families. If you are ready to explore an alternative that ...
Acupuncture , Fertility , IVF Success found through combination of acupuncture and IVF! Heather Huddleston is a young woman who has struggled with severe endometriosis since puberty. At the age of 19, she had her first of many surgeries. It was so extreme that the surgeon told her she would never have children—he had removed 2/3 of one ovary and 7/8 of the other. Drugs and surgery were the ...
Pycnogenol helps several conditions related to infertility including poor sperm morphology and low sperm counts, as well as endometriosis, a common cause of menstrual discomfort and infertility in women. Studies show that pycnogenol may also have positive effects on many various health issues including osteo-arthritis and many cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics. Here are three great reasons ...
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is the very first acupuncture-fertility-center in the U.S. We've been helping couples to start or grow their families for over two decades. Our fertility specialists are all board certified and have extensive experience working with patients who have had trouble conceiving, as well as those who are looking to expand their families through IVF ...
Acupuncture boosts the efficaciousness of fertility treatments. Three independent studies confirm that acupuncture increases positive patient outcome rates. Two studies find acupuncture effective for increasing the the efficacy of clomifene for the treatment of infertility due to ovulatory dysfunction. Another study finds acupuncture effective for reducing the adverse effects caused by ...
Acupuncture , Fertility , IVF Success found through combination of acupuncture and IVF! Heather Huddleston is a young woman who has struggled with severe endometriosis since puberty. At the age of 19, she had her first of many surgeries. It was so extreme that the surgeon told her she would never have children—he had removed 2/3 of one ovary and 7/8 of the other. Drugs and surgery were the ...
https://local.google.com/place?id=7867415309338798506... If you have been trying to conceive within a year and have been unable to do so, then you might be infertile. Infertility is a common issue, affecting as many as 15 percent of couples. What Causes Infertility? There are several things that cause infertility. One of the most common in women is polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. This ...
Acupuncture strongly and effectively stimulates blood flow to the uterus and the ovaries. The uterus benefits because it has more nutrient products delivered which can either thicken it and/or make it more amenable to implantation of an embryo. Poor uterine quality is often the culprit for ‘implantation-failure’. The eggs also benefit as a result of increased blood flow.The uterine artery feeds ...
Acupuncture pre-embryo-transfer Utilizing acupuncture pre-embryo-transfer improves hemodynamics (blood flow) to the uterine lining making it more amenable to facilitating a successful implantation. We know this to be true based on transvaginal ultrasound with a color doppler. When performing this TVU pre- acupuncture, one observes a small amount of endometrial blood perfusion. After acupuncture, ...
Acupuncture pre-embryo-transfer Utilizing acupuncture pre-embryo-transfer improves hemodynamics (blood flow) to the uterine lining making it more amenable to facilitating a successful implantation. We know this to be true based on transvaginal ultrasound with a color doppler. When performing this TVU pre- acupuncture, one observes a small amount of endometrial blood perfusion. After acupuncture, ...
Affiliations expand PMID: 18258932 PMCID: PMC2265327 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39471.430451.BE Abstract Objective: To evaluate whether acupuncture improves rates of pregnancy and live birth when used as an adjuvant treatment to embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources: Medline, Cochrane Central, Embase, Chinese Biomedical ...
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Jihe Zhu , 1 Blagica Arsovska , 1, 2 and Kristina Kozovska 1, * Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Go to: Abstract BACKGROUND: Infertility is considered an inability to conceive in a sexually active couple who are trying to get pregnant for one year. About 8-12% of the couples in the world are facing ...
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According to the Mayo Clinic, 10-15% of couples suffer from infertility. Infertility is defined as not achieving pregnancy while having sex without birth control for six months to a year or longer. According to a study from Tel Aviv University in Israel, women who used acupuncture and fertility-herbs were able to conceive at a higher rate and carry their babies to full term than women who did not ...
The authors concluded, ―The odds ratio of 1.65 suggests that acupuncture increased the odds of clinical pregnancy by 65% compared with the control groups… In absolute terms 10 patients would need to be treated with acupuncture to bring about one additional clinical pregnancy. These are clinically relevant benefits.‖ And when they analyzed the 4 trials that measured live births in addition to ...
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Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
by Mike Berkley 21st December 2019 in Integrative Health LinkedIn Pinterest More Continuing our series ‘ Ask Mike ’ specialist practitioner Mike Berkley answers questions about the benefits of using acupuncture to address specific conditions. What should you expect from your fertility acupuncturist during your initial evaluation? First of all, your acupuncturist should be a specialist in ...
According to the Mayo Clinic, 10-15% of couples suffer from infertility. Infertility is defined as not achieving pregnancy while having sex without birth control for six months to a year or longer. According to a study from Tel Aviv University in Israel, women who used acupuncture and fertility-herbs were able to conceive at a higher rate and carry their babies to full term than women who did not ...
The authors concluded, ―The odds ratio of 1.65 suggests that acupuncture increased the odds of clinical pregnancy by 65% compared with the control groups… In absolute terms 10 patients would need to be treated with acupuncture to bring about one additional clinical pregnancy. These are clinically relevant benefits.‖ And when they analyzed the 4 trials that measured live births in addition to ...
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According to the Mayo Clinic, 10-15% of couples suffer from infertility. Infertility is defined as not achieving pregnancy while having sex without birth control for six months to a year or longer. According to a study from Tel Aviv University in Israel, women who used acupuncture and fertility-herbs were able to conceive at a higher rate and carry their babies to full term than women who did not ...
The authors concluded, ―The odds ratio of 1.65 suggests that acupuncture increased the odds of clinical pregnancy by 65% compared with the control groups… In absolute terms 10 patients would need to be treated with acupuncture to bring about one additional clinical pregnancy. These are clinically relevant benefits.‖ And when they analyzed the 4 trials that measured live births in addition to ...
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Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
Fertility Did you know that apart from having sex there are a variety of factors that can affect your fertility? If you would like to have a baby asap, read 10 ways to boost your fertility. 1. Eat a baby-friendly diet Many doctors now believe a healthy diet as well as supplements like folic acid can help improve your fertility. Eating a wide range of fruit and vegetables will add essential fibre ...
What are the benefits of using acupuncture when treating a patient with PCOS? PCOS is both an endocrinologic as well as a metabolic disorder. The patient can present with polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and hyperinsulinemia. Furthermore, PCOS patients have a difficult time conceiving. One of the reasons is anovulation. Also, the egg quality is very often compromised as there is ...
J Pak Med Assoc. 2019 Aug;69(Suppl 3)(8):S4-S8. The effect of acupuncture on anti-mullerian hormone and assisted reproduction outcome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. Altutunji AZ 1 , Liu L 1 , Cai J 1 , Wang Z 1 , Gao Y 1 . Author information 1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science ...
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Does Vitamin D Influence the Ovarian Reserve in Infertile Women-A Short Communication Volume 2 - Issue 2 Kulvinder Kochar Kaur 1 *, Gautam Allahbadia 2 and Mandeep Singh 3 1 Department of Human Reproduction, indicate 2 Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, India 3 Department of Neurology, India Received: January 08, 2019; Published: January 17, 2019 Corresponding author: Kulvinder Kochar Kaur, ...
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Many women are trying-to-conceive while in their forties. Chances for success are limited and even if conception is achieved, the rate of miscarriage is high. The reason it is difficult to conceive is because the woman in her forties has (generally speaking) diminished ovarian reserve and a reduction in egg quality. After several failed IVF cycles the usual next step is donor egg. Donor egg has ...
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
The Berkley Center Fertility Shop Organic Conceptions Organic Conceptions is the first organization to research, map and bring to life the emotional stages from couples who overcame infertility. Their online program, The Journey to Parenthood & Beyond, helps couples identify, name, address, and overcome the suffering involved when struggling to conceive, resulting in healthier patients and better ...
New Protocol Developed by Mike Berkley to Help Prevent Miscarriage For many years I never needled the abdomen of a pregnant woman for fear of causing miscarriage. This method of behavior stems in part from fear of over-stimulating blood flow to the embryo or placenta. This thinking, as I have recently discovered, is incorrect. It has taken me ten years of study and research to enable me to fully ...
MISCARRIAGE This new scientific journal article speaks for itself. What you should know is that acupuncture and herbal medicine are modalities of intervention which often produce improved sperm parameters. If your male partner is 40 years old or older, he too should receive treatment to improve his sperm and thereby improve your chances of conceiving without miscarrying. A new systematic review ...
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Males who suffer from moderate or severe cases of COVID-19 could experience reduced fertility, according to a new study conducted by Dr. Dan Aderka of Sheba Medical Center.Aderka reported that not only was the virus found within the sperm of some 13% of screened male COVID-19 patients, but that there was a 50% decrease in the sperm volume, concentration and motility in patients with moderate ...
April 25, 2022 COVID-19 was the third-leading cause of death in the United States in 2021 for the second straight year, with only heart disease and cancer causing more deaths, the CDC said Friday. About 693,000 people died of heart disease in 2021, with 605,000 dying of cancer and 415,000 of COVID, the CDC said, citing provisional data that might be updated later. Unintentional injuries were the ...
Males who suffer from moderate or severe cases of COVID-19 could experience reduced fertility, according to a new study conducted by Dr. Dan Aderka of Sheba Medical Center.Aderka reported that not only was the virus found within the sperm of some 13% of screened male COVID-19 patients, but that there was a 50% decrease in the sperm volume, concentration and motility in patients with moderate ...
Search for this keyword AT THE END OF THIS STUDY WILL BE MY RESPONSE. Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score–matched cohort study Natalie Dayan, K.S. Joseph, Deshayne B. Fell, Carl A. Laskin, Olga Basso, Alison L. Park, Jin Luo, Jun Guan and Joel G. Ray CMAJ February 04, 2019 191 (5) E118-E127; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181124 Abstract BACKGROUND: ...
Diets should be taken very carefully, because sometimes they can lead to unpleasant consequences, immunologist Ludmila Goncharova (Russia) says. According to her, it is the hormonal system that controls reproductive function in a woman's body. Rigid diets, when the body is deprived of most of the vitamins and minerals it needs, affect not only the appearance of a woman: the hormonal background ...
Fertility Did you know that apart from having sex there are a variety of factors that can affect your fertility? If you would like to have a baby asap, read 10 ways to boost your fertility. 1. Eat a baby-friendly diet Many doctors now believe a healthy diet as well as supplements like folic acid can help improve your fertility. Eating a wide range of fruit and vegetables will add essential fibre ...
Endometriosis is known to have a profoundly significant negative effect on fertility. Normal natural pregnancy rates are in the range of 0.15 to 0.20 per month and decrease with age, but women with endometriosis tend to have a lower monthly rate of about 0.02–0.1 per month. Conversely, infertile women are 6 to 8 times more likely to have endometriosis than fertile women. Why does endometriosis ...
The Best and Worst Foods for an Anti – Inflammatory Endometriosis Diet Food is medicine when you’re dealing with endometriosis Heavy periods, pain and nausea. The symptoms of endometriosis aren’t just distressing; they interface with your day – to – day life. When you have endometriosis, cells from your endometrium (lining your uterus) travel to other parts of your body. The cells may stick to ...
Food is medicine when you’re dealing with endometriosis Heavy periods, pain and nausea. The symptoms of endometriosis aren’t just distressing, they interfere with your day-to-day life. When you have endometriosis, cells from your endometrium (lining of your uterus) travel to other parts of your body. The cells may stick to your bladder, fallopian tubes or other organs. Then, the cells try to shed ...
The Best and Worst Foods for an Anti – Inflammatory Endometriosis Diet Food is medicine when you’re dealing with endometriosis Heavy periods, pain and nausea. The symptoms of endometriosis aren’t just distressing; they interface with your day – to – day life. When you have endometriosis, cells from your endometrium (lining your uterus) travel to other parts of your body. The cells may stick to ...
Food is medicine when you’re dealing with endometriosis Heavy periods, pain and nausea. The symptoms of endometriosis aren’t just distressing, they interfere with your day-to-day life. When you have endometriosis, cells from your endometrium (lining of your uterus) travel to other parts of your body. The cells may stick to your bladder, fallopian tubes or other organs. Then, the cells try to shed ...
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation, grows outside of the uterus—on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments supporting the uterus, and other areas in the pelvic cavity. Endometriosis can also appear in a woman's bladder, bowel, vagina, or other places in her body. Like the lining of the uterus, these ...
2021 is a new year. New hope, new opportunity, new spirit, and a new chance on getting and staying pregnant. I know the pain and suffering that goes on with patients doing IUI and IVF, continuously with no result. We will be your strength, your guide, your shoulder, your clinician, your ally, your team. We embrace you with love and hope. Chin up, and ever forward. Sending you love, peace, ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation, grows outside of the uterus—on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments supporting the uterus, and other areas in the pelvic cavity. Endometriosis can also appear in a woman's bladder, bowel, vagina, or other places in her body. Like the lining of the uterus, these ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation, grows outside of the uterus—on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments supporting the uterus, and other areas in the pelvic cavity. Endometriosis can also appear in a woman's bladder, bowel, vagina, or other places in her body. Like the lining of the uterus, these ...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
JUNE 29, 2019 by MARJORIE SINGLER, M.A., LA.C., R.AC., NCCAOM DIP. AC. Chinese medicine has many causes and treatments for infertility but the diagnosis is based on pulse and tongue diagnosis, and comprehensive medical history. There are 12 energy channels or meridians through which precise acupuncture points are located. The pulses of these meridians are felt at the western “radial” pulse level, ...
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation, grows outside of the uterus—on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments supporting the uterus, and other areas in the pelvic cavity. Endometriosis can also appear in a woman's bladder, bowel, vagina, or other places in her body. Like the lining of the uterus, these ...
MISCARRIAGE This new scientific journal article speaks for itself. What you should know is that acupuncture and herbal medicine are modalities of intervention which often produce improved sperm parameters. If your male partner is 40 years old or older, he too should receive treatment to improve his sperm and thereby improve your chances of conceiving without miscarrying. A new systematic review ...
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Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
This series is aimed at those “Trying to Conceive” but finding that it is not as easy as they had hoped. Our webinars offers free digital access to the expert opinion and advice, from our excellent guest speakers, about the many issues that have to be tackled when coping with the widespread impact of infertility. Each session provides impartial help, support and understanding about its carefully ...
2021 is a new year. New hope, new opportunity, new spirit, and a new chance on getting and staying pregnant. I know the pain and suffering that goes on with patients doing IUI and IVF, continuously with no result. We will be your strength, your guide, your shoulder, your clinician, your ally, your team. We embrace you with love and hope. Chin up, and ever forward. Sending you love, peace, ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
There are many ways to get pregnant and many reasons why one may face challenges. In order to achieve and maintain an on-gong-pregnancy, the oocytes (woman's eggs), must be of good quality. Chromosomal abnormalities of eggs or embryos are one of the most common causes of infertility, or chronic, recurrent miscarriage. We have found, through two-thousand years of research and application, that ...
There is help to be had through acupuncture! If you have been having difficulty conceiving, or you just want the best possible odds for your pregnancy, acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive and easy way to potentially increase your chances of getting and staying pregnant. How does acupuncture do this? Acupuncture has been used for centuries to help cure fertility issues by encouraging follicle ...
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BY OMTIMES MAGAZINE January 19, 2017 7 Ways Traditional Chinese Medicine Differs from Western Medicine in Treating Infertility Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a history of over 2,000 years. It stems from Taoist philosophy, which emphasizes living in harmony with nature and being in the present. It’s a holistic practice incorporating acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, lifestyle, exercise, ...
Increasing numbers of Western doctors are suggesting that their fertility patients try acupuncture in tandem with IVF and other Western treatments. However, acupuncture is just one component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). If your acupuncturist also offers you Chinese herbal medications, you may be slightly confused. Here is what you should know. Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine ...
October 21, 2021 A systemic review and meta-analysis in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics has found epidemiological evidence that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are connected. Women with endometriosis are roughly twice as likely to develop IBS than women without endometriosis , according to the review. The literature search was performed using the electronic databases ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
MISCARRIAGE This new scientific journal article speaks for itself. What you should know is that acupuncture and herbal medicine are modalities of intervention which often produce improved sperm parameters. If your male partner is 40 years old or older, he too should receive treatment to improve his sperm and thereby improve your chances of conceiving without miscarrying. A new systematic review ...
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I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant Board-Certified OB/GYN By Shannon M. Clark, M.D. I am a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies. My practice is academic and evidence-based, which means I practice according to the most recent proven data, and I also contribute with my own research on improvements in ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
MISCARRIAGE This new scientific journal article speaks for itself. What you should know is that acupuncture and herbal medicine are modalities of intervention which often produce improved sperm parameters. If your male partner is 40 years old or older, he too should receive treatment to improve his sperm and thereby improve your chances of conceiving without miscarrying. A new systematic review ...
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1. Du Fossé NA, Van der Hoorn MP, Van Lith JMM, et al. Advanced paternal age is associated with an increased risk of spontaneous miscarriage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Continue Reading
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant Board-Certified OB/GYN By Shannon M. Clark, M.D. I am a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies. My practice is academic and evidence-based, which means I practice according to the most recent proven data, and I also contribute with my own research on improvements in ...
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
The Link Between Male Fertility and Recurrent Miscarriage: And How Acupuncture Can Support Male Fertility Naturally Acupuncture and antioxidant supplementation can be part of a plan to improve male fertility and reduce your chance of a miscarriage. A Recent study from the UK shed some additional light on an often overlooked cause of recurrent miscarriage. It was found that men in couples with ...
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
One major, yet hidden, cause of infertility is sperm DNA fragmentation in the male. Studies in the literature have shown that: High sperm DNA fragmentation affects blastocyst development The higher the DNA fragmentation levels, the higher the chances of failed assisted conception treatment and miscarriage Sperm DNA fragmentation is higher in infertile men with abnormal sperm parameters Men with ...
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
One major, yet hidden, cause of infertility is sperm DNA fragmentation in the male. Studies in the literature have shown that: High sperm DNA fragmentation affects blastocyst development The higher the DNA fragmentation levels, the higher the chances of failed assisted conception treatment and miscarriage Sperm DNA fragmentation is higher in infertile men with abnormal sperm parameters Men with ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
Weed and infertility: Should men worry about their marijuana consumption? By BRENDAN BURES, THE FRESH TOAST TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY | AUG 13, 2019 | 11:45 AM (LexScope via Unsplash/ The Fresh Toast) Fair warning to men in relationships eager to conceive with their partner: Smoking cannabis could have an adverse effect on your reproductive health. While the conclusions are far from definitive, ...
Search for this keyword AT THE END OF THIS STUDY WILL BE MY RESPONSE. Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score–matched cohort study Natalie Dayan, K.S. Joseph, Deshayne B. Fell, Carl A. Laskin, Olga Basso, Alison L. Park, Jin Luo, Jun Guan and Joel G. Ray CMAJ February 04, 2019 191 (5) E118-E127; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181124 Abstract BACKGROUND: ...
We’re all living through COVID-19 and some of us are more vulnerable than others. I’m hearing more and more accounts of individuals claiming their “access rights” under the ADA are being violated because they refuse to put on a mask. So to set the record straight and as a person who has a child with multiple disabilities, I am going to explain the 99.9% of those who won’t wear a mask are not ...
Acupuncture Treatment for Fertility Jihe Zhu , 1 Blagica Arsovska , 1, 2 and Kristina Kozovska 1, * Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer Abstract BACKGROUND: Infertility is considered an inability to conceive in a sexually active couple who are trying to get pregnant for one year. About 8-12% of the couples in the world are facing problems with infertility, ...
PMID: 17982356 DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3282f1d6cb Abstract Purpose of review: To summarize major factors affecting fertility in obesity. Recent findings: Fertility can be negatively affected by obesity. In women, early onset of obesity favours the development of menses irregularities, chronic oligo-anovulation and infertility in the adult age. Obesity in women can also increase risk of miscarriages ...
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The Gist Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, is the most common hormonal disorder of women and a common cause of female infertility, but is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. One of the most common symptom of PCOS is irregular periods. Other symptoms can include acne, hair loss on the scalp, excess facial or body hair, obesity and infertility. There is no cure for PCOS. Treatment is based on symptoms ...
The health implications of polycystic ovary syndrome stretch far beyond fertility and conception. Indeed, the third ESHRE/ASRM consensus, following agreements on diagnosis in 2004 and treatment in 2008, considered the wide-ranging ‘health aspects’ of PCOS, notably insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.(1,2,3) Among the ‘pregnancy ...
Acupuncture successfully regulates hormones and ovarian blood flow in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related infertility. Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital of Hengfeng County researchers compared the efficaciousness of acupuncture and drug therapy. The addition of acupuncture to drug therapy produced superior patient outcomes over patients receiving only drug monotherapy. [1] The ...
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Gu Yunxia, Li Jun, Zheng Pengying (2018) “Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Western Medicine on Hormone Level and Ovarian Blood Flow in Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome” ChinesContinue Reading
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
What You Need to Know About Male Infertility As our cultural and medical understanding of sperm health and male fertility grows, our sperm quality and quantity declines. A s tudy found a hefty decline in sperm counts between 1973 and 2011, a 50-60% drop in this time; dramatic to say the least. Most disturbing is there are only theories and notions as to what is the actual cause of this steep ...
Holistic Treatments for Recurrent Miscarriages At The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness, we frequently have women come to see us who have recurrent miscarriages or who are worried about having a miscarriage. It is important to remember that any pregnant patient is always at risk for miscarriage, but there are things you can do to prevent or minimize the risks. The Berkley Center for ...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
Search for this keyword AT THE END OF THIS STUDY WILL BE MY RESPONSE. Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score–matched cohort study Natalie Dayan, K.S. Joseph, Deshayne B. Fell, Carl A. Laskin, Olga Basso, Alison L. Park, Jin Luo, Jun Guan and Joel G. Ray CMAJ February 04, 2019 191 (5) E118-E127; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181124 Abstract BACKGROUND: ...
A new paper has suggested that Covid-19 has affects on sperm count and quality, but it isn't yet ... [+] GETTY Originally thought to mainly affect the respiratory system, researchers now know that the symptoms of Covid-19 are numerous and varied, with the virus affecting several different parts of the body. Now a new report has added possible detrimental effects on male fertility to the ...
One major, yet hidden, cause of infertility is sperm DNA fragmentation in the male. Studies in the literature have shown that: High sperm DNA fragmentation affects blastocyst development The higher the DNA fragmentation levels, the higher the chances of failed assisted conception treatment and miscarriage Sperm DNA fragmentation is higher in infertile men with abnormal sperm parameters Men with ...
The Sperm DNA Integrity assay (SDIA) like the Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay (SCSA) is a tool for measuring clinically important properties of sperm nuclear chromatin integrity. Chromatin is that portion of the cell nucleus which contains all of the DNA of the nucleus in animal or plant cells. The results correlate well with the potential of sperm from a given male to produce embryos that would ...
Fri, June 11, 2021, 4:00 AM ·6 min read Kasmirah Scarbrough wants people to know that infertility is not a dirty word. The Montgomery, Illinois, resident has been on a journey to have a baby with her husband, Derick, since 2010. “It’s a roller coaster of emotions,” she said. “It’s hope, it’s fear, it’s loss. It’s a constant barrage of ‘I feel really good about this’ to ‘it didn’t work.’ ‘I feel ...
There is help to be had through acupuncture! If you have been having difficulty conceiving, or you just want the best possible odds for your pregnancy, acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive and easy way to potentially increase your chances of getting and staying pregnant. How does acupuncture do this? Acupuncture has been used for centuries to help cure fertility issues by encouraging follicle ...
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This series is aimed at those “Trying to Conceive” but finding that it is not as easy as they had hoped. Our webinars offers free digital access to the expert opinion and advice, from our excellent guest speakers, about the many issues that have to be tackled when coping with the widespread impact of infertility. Each session provides impartial help, support and understanding about its carefully ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
Any woman who is thirty-six years old or older is considered to be an ‘older’ patient when it comes to reproductive status. What makes the ‘older patient’ in fact ‘older’? It is the diminishment of egg quantity as well as a reduction in egg quality which typically starts to occur after the age of thirty-five. What does everyone want to know? “I’m forty-years-old, can I get pregnant with my own ...
Many women are trying-to-conceive while in their forties. Chances for success are limited and even if conception is achieved, the rate of miscarriage is high. The reason it is difficult to conceive is because the woman in her forties has (generally speaking) diminished ovarian reserve and a reduction in egg quality. After several failed IVF cycles the usual next step is donor egg. Donor egg has ...
Endometriosis and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Are New Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism, Japanese Study Shows FEBRUARY 12, 2019 If you have endometriosis or chronic recurrent miscarriage, you should consider doing acupuncture until delivery to help avoid the often disastrous effects these two dysfunctions can cause during pregnancy. Acupuncture is very effective at reducing these events. ...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
There are many ways to get pregnant and many reasons why one may face challenges. In order to achieve and maintain an on-gong-pregnancy, the oocytes (woman's eggs), must be of good quality. Chromosomal abnormalities of eggs or embryos are one of the most common causes of infertility, or chronic, recurrent miscarriage. We have found, through two-thousand years of research and application, that ...
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant Board-Certified OB/GYN By Shannon M. Clark, M.D. I am a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies. My practice is academic and evidence-based, which means I practice according to the most recent proven data, and I also contribute with my own research on improvements in ...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been treating those with fertility challenges for 2500 years. Give yourself the gift of knowledge about how these modalities can help you to reach your goal of starting or growing your family. All participants are entitled to a free consultation. Click here to find out more or to register: https://myevent.com/impregnant
As practitioners of Chinese medicine we must be able to understand not only pathological factors but etiologies too. For example, a pathology leading to male factor infertility is low sperm count. Many TCM practitioners will automatically render treatment based upon the TCM diagnosis arrived at through the four examinations. This is all well and good and appropriate according the context of our ...
