Candidacy for Acupuncture as Infertility Treatment

Acupuncture is the process of inserting tiny needles into various areas of the body, and has been traditionally used for many years to relieve pain. Many women are leaning towards acupuncture to treat infertility. Women who have difficulty getting pregnant are ideal candidates for acupuncture infertility treatments.

Infertility in Women and Acupuncture Candidacy

Most frequently, the cause for an unexplained infertility is because the blood is not flowing as it should to the pelvic area. Acupuncture specialists believe people have intrinsic energy, an energetic flow and field of energy that lies in each person. When this energy becomes clogged and no longer flows as it should, they believe it can cause health-related issues. A poor quality of lifestyle, high levels of stress and inadequate diet can all add to the congestion of poor energy levels. Bringing the mind and body in a state of well being and balance can help with fertility. Acupuncture allows the energy to flow properly, possibly increasing the chances for pregnancy.

Unbalanced Hormone Levels and PMS

For women to be able to be reproductive, the hormone levels must be balanced. These?should be?at the correct levels at the right times.

Symptoms of anxiety and irritability, among other PMS tendencies, are often present for about a week or more before ovulation, but can also be there during ovulation. Mood changes and higher levels of hormones can affect the chance for becoming fertile and pregnant.

Unexplained infertility is when the body will not do what it is meant to do, and there is the inability to get pregnant without knowing the reason why. When many attempts and different measures have been undertaken to achieve pregnancy, and the results are discouraging, it may be time to try a different method and option.

Women with Frequent Miscarriages

Many different factors can cause miscarriages, such as circulatory problems, genetics, endocrine disorders and many more. In order to maintain a good pregnancy, all different levels of the body need to be in balance. Acupuncture infertility treatments help to balance the different levels of the body.

Women Who Have Tried In Vitro Fertilization

Women who have tried IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization (the process of fertilizing egg cells by sperm outside of the womb), may be good candidates. Scientific reviews suggest that acupuncture may improve the odds.

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