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One in six British couples have difficulties conceiving. With explained or unexplained fertility Acupuncture has an important role to play. Even if there is nothing 'wrong' medically, your energy (or as we call it in Chinese medicine your 'vital Qi' can be out of balance, not flowing smoothly or just not enough in the tank. Imbalances can be caused by stress, poor lifestyle choices, physical problems, emotional problems, lack of sleep or overdoing it. Acupuncture holistically helps to bring your mind and body back into balance and harmony.

 

This has a positive effect on:

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• Balancing and regulating your hormones

• Increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs

• Improving cervical mucus quality

• Improving the lining of the uterus

• Managing gynecological conditions like PMS, ovulation problems, PCOS, endometriosis and embryo implantation issues.

• Improving sperm count, motility and quality

• Reducing stress

• Increasing energy

 

I will take an in-depth look at your menstrual cycle and more general state of health of mind and body. Lifestyle and dietary factors are extremely important for fertility and also looked at in depth. Where appropriate, I will show you how to chart your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) as this helps enhance my understanding of your menstrual cycle from both a Western and Chinese medicine perspective.

 

Where appropriate, it can be very useful to see both the man and woman together for the first consultation as fertility always has to be considered jointly, no matter where the 'problem' seems to lie. I also sometimes see the male partner for follow-up sessions to help maximise sperm quality (through Acupuncture treatment in combination with dietary and lifestyle changes). Acupuncture is also excellent for lowering stress levels which can play such a big role in affecting fertility of both partners.

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