Fertility and women’s health are areas in which Chinese Medicine is gaining a lot of attention. These issues have been successfully addressed by acupuncture and herbs for thousands of years, and still remain pertinent in modern society. Because acupuncture and herbal medicine influence the endocrine and reproductive systems, a wide variety of complaints including PMS, endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS can all be addressed. Even cases of “unexplained infertility” can be treated with the principles of Chinese Medicine. No matter what one is coming to acupuncture for, women happily report that during their course of treatment, symptoms pertaining to their cycle such as bloating, cramping, headaches and moodiness decrease and often disappear completely. This is an affirming sign that the body’s balance is being restored.

 

While some are looking to enhance their fertility naturally, others are interested in enhancing the effects of their Western treatment, such as an IVF or IUI. Chinese Medicine is extremely helpful in either case. Acupuncture used alone or in conjunction with herbs has been shown to:

 

- Increase blood flow to the uterus

- Improve ovarian function

- Regulate hormones

- Prevent uterine contraction

- Lessen side effects from drugs

- Strengthen the immune system

- Decrease the chances of miscarriage

- Reduce physical and emotional stress.