Acupuncture for hormones

Treatments for Fertility/Hormones

Every woman is different, thus every woman’s body is different. Infertility and hormone issues can present in many different ways. Whether you have been trying to conceive naturally, you are doing IUI’s or IVF, or you’re dealing with a specific condition; Golden Door can help at any part of your journey. Our collective is experienced in working with fertility and hormone issues and would love to help you along your healing journey. Here are some conditions and symptoms that we can help you with;

 

  • Elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

  • Unexplained (idiopathic) infertility

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

  • Amenorrhea

  • Endometriosis

  • Ovarian cysts & Uterine Fibroids

  • Luteal phase defect (LPD)

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

  • Premature ovarian failure (POF)

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

  • Stress

  • Poor egg quality

  • Thin, unresponsive endometrium

  • Interstitual Cysitis

  • Vulvodynia

  • Almost any type of fertility disorder including spasmed tubes. (Spasmed tubes are often relaxed with acupuncture, though blocked tubes will not respond to acupuncture).

 

  • Heavy, painful periods

  • Amenorrhea

  • Irregular and innovatory menstrual cycles

  • Skin Changes with cycle changes (that include acne, complexion, and rashes)

  • Menoupause

  • PMS

  • Weight gain

  • Fatigue

  • Repeated Pregnancy loss

  • Hot flashes

  • Mood

  • Physical pain associated with menstrual cycle changes

  • Painful Intercourse

Some ways Acupuncture can help Fertility:

  • Improve the function of the ovaries to produce higher quality eggs

  • Regulate menstrual cycles

  • Regulate the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles

  • Increase blood flow to the uterus and increase the thickness of the uterine lining

  • Relax and de-stress —so your body is a safe, cozy place for a baby to grow

  • Strengthen the immune system/Increase energy

  • Increase chance of conceiving

  • Enhance the chances of successful implantation

  • Decrease chance of miscarriage

  • Improve quality of sleep and increase energy

The Pre- and Post- Embryo Transfer Treatments

An important use of TCM during an IVF treatment is the treatment done on the day of the embryo transfer, also known as the Pre- and Post- Transfer Treatments. The chances of conception increase when acupuncture is given right before and shortly after the embryo is transferred to the uterus during an IVF treatment. Scientific studies have shown that this improves uterine artery blood flow, decreases uterine contractions, supports endometrial lining and implantation and increases pregnancy rates.

Preparing for IVF

Prior to embarking on any Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments, we highly recommend 3-6 months of acupuncture to get ready for conception. Typical changes that may happen immediately include: reduction in the stresses that interfere with ovulation and progesterone levels, regulation of menses, and a general feeling of better health.

More subtle changes may eventually include a normalization of the hormones that regulate ovulation and allow an egg to be released, an increase in uterine blood flow improving chances of a fertilized egg implanting, or an improvement in ovulation cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, to name a few.

When should treatments begin?

Treatments are recommended 1-3 months before conception, however its never to soon to be preventative and start early. 

It’s never to early to start. Why?

It takes about 90-150 days for an egg to grow from a follicle in its resting state to a full blown egg. Acupuncture, Nutrition, and supplements can help create healthy, quality follicles, balance hormones and get the body as a whole in the best condition for conception to occur.