Fertility has become a common issue amongst couples. About 1 in 6 couples in Australia have trouble conceiving pregnancy. After a year of trying, if you do not become pregnant, you do not need to panic. Most women become pregnant into their second year. However, if after 2 years of trying, you still have issues becoming pregnant, it’s time to look into treatments.
Infertility in Women: There are several reasons why some women cannot conceive. Infertility can be caused by disorders and diseases affecting the ovaries. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one such disorder that affects fertility in women. PCOS causes cysts to develop on the ovaries, increases androgens (male hormones) and insulin levels. Another disorder is endometriosis, which results in the endometrial tissue to line outside the womb, instead of inside it.
Infertility in Men: Infertility in men can occur due to genetic diseases, such as, chromosomal abnormality or cystic fibrosis. It can also be because of anti-sperm antibodies (where antibodies attack the sperm), poor production of sperm or sperm DNA fragmentation. Sometimes, the cause can be due to hormonal imbalance.
A fertility specialist will be able to tell you the exact cause. Treatments can vary, ranging from surgery to taking medicine. However, if you do want like the idea of medicines, there are natural treatments.
How Does Acupuncture Help?
According to a study, when combined with fertility treatments used in the west, acupuncture can increase chances of fertility by at least 26%. Statistics show that 40 percent of fertility issues are attributed to problems with production of sperm.
Acupuncturists use fine needles, which are smaller than sewing needles, to stimulate pressure points in the body. This is done by gently inserting the needles under the skin’s surface, away from the nerves.
Acupuncture therapy reduces stress in the body, promoting blood circulation. When the flow of blood is increased, the body goes into self-healing mode. This helps bring balance to the nervous system because there is increase in the flow of blood to the organs in the body.
This also helps normalize hormones. Hormone imbalance can also result in infertility as it can affect the ovulation process; this is not only beneficial for women but for men as well. Therefore, acupuncture therapy can be beneficial for those who are seeking natural fertility treatments. There is a fear amongst couples that acupuncture can cause side effects. This is in fact, not true. Acupuncture has zero side effects and instead helps provide relief from stress, anxiety and releases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for the feelings of happiness.
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