Infertility
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The anticipation that surrounds the ticking of a biological clock once a pregnancy is desired can create a sense of urgency for a couple. However, stress and the psychological effects of hopefulness and then depression with each menstrual period can hamper the process of conception. We will work together to focus our attention on your gynecological health and away from the desperate feelings surrounding conception. It is recommended that patients make a two or three month commitment to acupuncture and Chinese medicine when considering it as a viable option. During this time, we will refer to the FAM charting of your ovulation to evaluate the effectiveness and also communicate with your doctor to perform any diagnostic testing you may need to confirm results. This is not to say that a couple won’t conceive within this timeframe but this is a reasonable amount of time for the patient to see measurable results. In fact, most patients see positive changes in their health as soon as after the first or second treatment whether it is better sleep, less PMS and a decrease in stress & tension.
Acupuncture is not the answer for every infertile couple and may not work for everybody. It is, however, another option available to you at a very confusing and difficult time. A qualified acupuncturist will spend time with the couple and evaluate whether acupuncture and herbal therapy is worth the time and expense for them to consider.