Acupuncture is a medical philosophy that has been used by Chinese medicine practitioners for centuries to treat and manage diverse health complications including chronic pain and stress. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) says acupuncture can effectively treat 20 health conditions. Besides this, acupuncture can help women dealing with reproductive health issues. Here is some more information on this topic.
How Fertility Acupuncture Footscray Works
Fertility acupuncture Footscray is more or less similar to standard acupuncture. As such, it involves a qualified acupuncturist who inserts needles in specific parts of the body. In this case, the acupuncturist focuses on parts of the body that are associated with reproduction by practitioners of this medical practice. Take note acupuncturists avoid the abdomino-pelvic area in cases where clients are also undergoing conventional reproductive treatment.
The treatment period varies depending on factors such as overall health, treatment regime, and ovarian blood flow cycles. For instance, stress can disrupt reproduction in women by interfering with the production of essential reproductive hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH). This is according to a study published by the US’s National Institutes of Health (NIH). As such, your acupuncturist may have to deal with stress first if it is an issue.
Treatment
Before starting treatment, your acupuncturist will review your health history in order to develop a suitable acupuncture treatment regime. After this, treatment may begin immediately or during the next scheduled appointment. During each treatment session, your acupuncturist will insert thin needles across designated body areas and leave them in place for about 10-15 minutes. The aim is to enhance energy flow and unblock energy pathways inside the body. A single acupuncture session can last anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour, meaning you should expect to spend at least 30 minutes with your Footscray acupuncturist.
Scientific Evidence
For starters, a study published in the International Journal of Women’s Health found that acupuncture can influence female reproductive functioning including menstrual health. This makes it an effective treatment option for women experiencing reproductive health problems. Another study published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine found that acupuncture improves ovulation. The same study also found that acupuncture could improve the outcome of fertility treatments such as IVF-ET (in vitro fertilization embryo transfer). Yet another study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that acupuncture was effective in treating women with unexplained infertility. Finally, a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility found that acupuncture improves fertility rates after assisted reproduction therapy (ART).
Conclusion
Although acupuncture is not widely associated with reproduction, scientific studies have shown that fertility acupuncture is effective in helping women conceive. Luckily, you can book an appointment to see a fertility acupuncturist in Footscray.
Leave a Reply