Acupuncture for Fertility | Acupuncture of Columbia Inc. | Columbia, MO

Benefits of acupuncture for infertiltiy:

Improves blood flow to the uterus, inhibiting uterine central sympathetic nerve activity. This may improve the chances of an ovum implanting on the uterine wall.
Reduces stress and anxiety by stimulating the production of endogenous opioids such as endorphins and enkephalins.
Normalizes hormone and endocrine systems that regulate ovulation, especially in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Positively affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which plays a role in fertiltiy
Stimulates the release of gonadatropin releasing hormone, therefore regulating the menstrual cycle helping with ovulation and fertility.
Increases seratonin levels to improve sleep, mood, libido and energy
Influences cortisol and prolactin levels during the medication phase of IVF treatment
For studies on acupuncture for infertility, click below to see the research

Acupuncture can be helpful in the treatment of the following conditions related to infertility:

Unexplained Infertility
Advanced Maternal Age
Poor Egg Quality
Male Factor
Endometriosis
Anovulation
High FSH, Poor Ovarian Reserve
Recurrent Miscarriage
Uterine Fibroids
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Luteal Phase Defect

Acupuncture + IVF/IUI

Acupuncture for infertility has been shown to improve fertility rates when used as a complementary therapy for IVF or IUI preparation and treatment protocols.
Acupuncture for infertility may also benefit those undergoing IVF and other ART (artificial reproductive technology) treatments by improving blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, regulating hormones, enhancing implantation and reducing stress.
For the most recent research studies on acupuncture + IVF/IUI, click below

SEE THE RESEARCH

Our success stories:

You are awesome! Took a test Saturday and Sunday and both were positive. Baby number 2 with no meds is on the way. We have our first ob appointment on the 16th. I wish more women would give acupuncture a try before going on fertility drugs. It has been such a positive experience for us. Thank you so much!

As of June 2014, our son will be a big brother! We are so blessed to be able to announce that we are expecting. Once again we have the wonderful Gina Butler of Women’s Wellness to thank for helping us make our family complete. The combination of Chinese herbs and acupuncture made it possible for us to conceive.