Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive after twelve months of well-timed, contraceptive-free intercourse. The time frame is reduced to six
months if the woman is over the age of 35. This reflects the fact that a woman’s
egg quality declines after the age of 35 and a couple should consequently seek
medical assistance earlier. In addition, women who are unable to carry a
pregnancy to term are said to be infertile.
Just how common is infertility? About one in eight couples have problems conceiving Mike
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likely to originate from the man as it is from the woman. One-third of
infertility cases are caused by male issues and one-third are caused by female
issues. In the remaining one-third of infertility cases, the cause is either a
combination of male and female issues or the cause is simply unknown.
In order for a couple to successfully conceive, many complex processes must take place in the proper sequence. To start, a woman must release an egg from an
ovary and that egg must flow through the fallopian tube to the uterus. While
this is
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fertilized egg must then attach to the inside of the uterus. There are many
factors which can interfere with these processes and result in infertility.
Therefore, hormones must be balanced and reproductive systems must be operating
at optimum levels in order to conceive. In considering all of the physiological,
psychological, and hormonal events that must take place properly, it is no
wonder that infertility is so common.
The possible causes of infertility are numerous. In men Detroit Red Wings Jersey , a
low sperm count or lack of sperm motility can result in the sperm’s failure to
reach the egg. In women, damaged fallopian tubes, physical problems with the
uterus, or uterine fibroids can be a cause of infertility. In certain cases,
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are to blame, especially exposure to toxins. Also, egg production is adversely
affected in women who are severely underweight or overweight and egg quality
declines as a woman approaches the age of 40. With such a long list of
variables, determining the possible cause of infertility can be difficult. This
is further complicated by the fact that 15% of infertility cases have no known
cause.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has made great gains in recent years and offers a ray of hope for infertile couples. Assisted Reproductive Technology
(ART) is a general term referring to a variety of techniques that can help
infertile couples become pregnant. One such technique is intrauterine
insemination
(IUI) Darren
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introduced into the female uterus and fertilization takes place inside the
woman’s body. Another increasingly common approach is in vitro fertilization
(IVF), in which ovulation is controlled hormonally, eggs are removed from the
woman’s ovaries, sperm fertilizes the eggs outside the woman’s
body Martin
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woman’s uterus. In addition, there are many other ART techniques available
depending upon a couple’s unique situation.
However, most people are surprised to learn that modern, state-of-the-art reproductive technology is routinely combined with an ancient Chinese healing
system that has been in use for thousands of years. The Chinese art of
acupuncture has been shown clinically to play an important role in the treatment
of infertility, and in ART specifically. In one
study Luke
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(IVF) received acupuncture treatment 25 minutes before and 25 minutes after the
fertilized egg was transferred to the uterus. These women had a significantly
higher pregnancy rate than a group of women undergoing IVF without acupuncture
treatment. This study is documented in the publication entitled Influence of Acupuncture on the Pregnancy Rate in Patients Who Undergo Assisted Reproduction
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[i]How does acupuncture improve fertility rates? Acupuncture can help in regulating a woman’s hormones and menstrual cycle, increasing blood flow to the
ovaries and uterus, and improving the production and quality of follicles in the
ovaries. For men, acupuncture can be helpful in improving sperm parameters.
Acupuncture is becoming increasingly common in the treatment of infertility,
given that it has been shown to improve rates of pregnancy and live birth.
Whether used in conjunction with ART techniques or
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chance of getting pregnant and creating the family of their dreams.
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[i]About the author: Peter Games is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Idaho. Peter owns and operates an acupuncture clinic with his wife (who is also
a Licensed Acupuncturist). They specialize in pain and fertility-infertility
acupuncture treatment in Boise, Idaho. To learn more about their clinic or the
Boise acupuncture specialists at their clinic, please visit www.acuboise.
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