For some people, having children may be incredibly difficult. In many cases, fertility patients are referred to acupuncture by their medical doctor.
Acupuncture can be used for fertility and reproductive health before, during, and after pregnancy. Men can also benefit from the use of acupuncture for fertility.
By selecting and needling various points, an acupuncturist can help support both the male and female reproductive systems in preparing for, maintaining, and delivering a pregnancy.
DISCLAIMER: this blog post is intended for informational purposes only. Do not perform any treatments included in the post yourself. This includes, but is not limited to, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Chinese nutritional therapy. They should only be performed by educated and licensed acupuncture practitioners.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat the following:
Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
Dental pain after surgery
Addiction
Headaches
Menstrual cramps
Tennis elbow
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain
Osteoarthritis
Low back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Asthma
It may also help with stroke rehabilitation.
If you are curious about the benefits of acupuncture, scheudule an appointment for a personal consultation, and evaluation.
