Fertility Acupuncture Merrion, Dublin County

Increase Fertility with Acupuncture. There are many reasons why couples have difficulty conceiving - irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus, and low sperm count to name a few. Whatever the reason infertility can be a major cause of stress and hopelessness in otherwise healthy couples. Acupuncture combined with herbal medicine has been used for centuries to treat the causes of infertility. Acupuncture in particular has been known to dramatically increase fertility by regulating the menstrual cycle in females and invigorating and increasing sperm count in males. A German Study conducted in 2002 used two groups of women experiencing fertility difficulties, to determine the effects of acupuncture on IVF treatments. In the first group, acupuncture treatments were carried out 25 minutes before embryo transfer and 25 minutes after the embryo was inserted into the uterus. In the second group, no acupuncture treatments were given. Study findings showed a successful pregnancy rate of 42.5% in the first group of women compared to 26.3% in the second group that had no acupuncture treatments. This highlighted a significant difference of 16.2% between the two groups of women. In each Care Cure clinic, we look for the underlying problem of disharmony which is preventing conception. Treatments for fertility difficulties and male impotency usually include acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion and herbal medicines.

Using acupuncture to assist you on your fertility journey, helps to increase the success by up to 50% according to studies. It is used to increase the vascularity to the uterus and the ovaries, to increase libido in both men and women. It is able to create a sense of deep relaxation and wellbeing. It provides a link between the pituitary and the ovaries. It is used to help to treat PCOS, and endometrioses, and immune disorders.Acupuncture is now available in Sims IVF clinic in Clonskea, Dublin. It is used before and after IUI,IVF ICSI. It is safe to use during early pregnancy, and prevents miscarriage. 

Acupuncture is used to harness the bodys vital energy and healing process through meridians or pathways. These pathways influence the internal organs and the reproductive system. Acupuncture increases natural fertility considerably because it helps the body restore endocrine harmony. It is also applied to help tree tPMS, PCOS, amenorrhoea, FSH levels, Luteal Phase defects, hormone imbalance and unexplained infertility. Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus. 

The Initial Consultation includes a detailed analysis of your health and medical history, taking into account existing medical problems, lifestyle, diet, exercise, stress and emotional issues. If you are having difficulty becoming pregnant,  this process helps to identify where the problems lie and the disharmonies involved inhibiting your fertility. The Initial Consultation also includes an acupuncture treatment. 

Acupuncture treatment can be beneficial for: • “unexplained infertility”• pre-conception care• assisted conception support• low sperm parameters: count, motility, morphology• PCOS• endometriosis• ovulation issues• menstrual cycle irregularities• recurrent miscarriage

Each treatment is for 1 hour.  The first consultation will primarily consist of a detailed case history with some acupuncture.  Further appointments are still 1 hour, however, the focus will be on the acupuncture treatment with a short update of how you are so I can assess if we need to adapt the treatment. 

Electroacupuncture is quite similar to traditional acupuncture in that the same points are stimulated during treatment. As with traditional acupuncture, needles are inserted on specific points along the body. The needles are then attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses using small clips. These devices are used to adjust the frequency and intensity of the impulse being delivered, depending on the condition being treated. Electroacupuncture uses two needles at a time so that the impulses can pass from one needle to the other. Several pairs of needles can be stimulated simultaneously, usually for no more than 30 minutes at a time. Electro-acupuncture is particularly good for pain relief and tension and I often use this treatment for musculo skeletal conditions.