The Yoga Center of Minneapolis - Acupuncture & Fertility

Acupuncture & Fertility


Interview with MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) Jennifer was just interviewed for her views on Women's health, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Click here to read article Acupuncture and Fertility As the popularity and success of acupuncture treatment for fertility becomes more widespread, more people are looking to Chinese medicine and acupuncture to treat infertility. In a recent article, Prevention magazine published a review by researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York on acupuncture's effect on female fertility. They found that acupuncture helps to: • Regulate hormones and ovulation • Improve ovarian function - more follicles and better quality eggs • Increase blood flow to the uterus - improve chances of implantation • Regulate menstrual cycle • Reduce stress, anxiety and promote relaxation Acupuncture treatments can be especially beneficial to those women undergoing modern fertility treatments such as IUI, IVF and donor cycles. Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture treatments increase the rate of pregnancy in women undergoing IVF treatments. Above all, the best thing about acupuncture is that there are no side effects. In fact, acupuncture will help to reduce any side effects you might be experiencing with IVF. Wherever you are on the path to pregnancy, acupuncture can help increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Fertility Treatment Plan • Acupuncture treatments - schedule determined by your cycle • Dietary recommendations • Lifestyle suggestions • Chinese herbs - as needed Start acupuncture treatments up to 3 months before you try to conceive. Women's follicles are recruited about 3 months before being chosen for ovulation. The quality of the egg is influenced during this 3-month period, so acupuncture treatments today will affect the quality of your eggs up to 3 months from now. If you are currently in an IVF cycle or are planning an IVF cycle: Acupuncture treatments are scheduled according to where you are in the cycle. The acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas are designed to complement the IVF cycle and reduce any side effects. Start treatments a least one month before your scheduled transfer date. Starting treatment early gives your body a chance to develop healthier eggs. Please email me if you have any questions and for more details on the treatment. Call to Schedule an appointment: 952.345.1953 Back to Acupuncture Main Page		Links and Resources • www.resolve.org • www.theafa.org • www.ivfmn.com • www.lifangliang.com • www.easternharmonyclinic.com • www.docmisha.com • www.zitawest.com Articles • Prevention article • CBS News article • BBC News article • Pregnancy Today article Recommended Reading • The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies by Randine Lewis • Fertility and Conception: A Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant by Zita West • Fertility for Dummies by Jackie Meyers-Thompson and Sharon Perkins About Jennifer Johnson Jennifer received her Bachelor degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. She is licensed in the state of Minnesota and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Jennifer’s knowledge of nutrition and certification in western herbal medicine lends to her creative approach to healing.


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