by Toni Twitty, M.Ac., Ph.D.c
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture OKC Expert
Its no secret that as we age our fertility decreases along with our ovarian health. But did you know that Acupuncture has been shown to help increase the chances of conceiving?!
Its true! Acupuncture has been proven to help multiple disorders related to infertility and ovarian health in women. Here is a brief overview of several studies from all over the globe which concluded that acupuncture was a game changer in the fertility department:
- In a study done by the University of Heidelberg, Germany, researchers found that acupuncture is an effective alternative therapy for female infertility due to hormone disorders.
- According to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, acupuncture can prove as a valuable alternative to western medicine when it comes to treating women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS struggle with conceiving, which can be very frustrating and upsetting. Western treatments involving surgery and prescription medication can be costly and have severe side-effects. Acupuncture has been found to be a less expensive, safer alternative for the treatment of PCOS.
- One study done of women with secondary ovarian failure, where women struggle to conceive, found that the group receiving acupuncture treatment had long-lasting results without side effects compared to those receiving a fertility drug called clomiphene.
If you have decreased ovarian health or you are dealing with infertility and struggling to conceive, Be Well Acupuncture is here to help. Our expert Acupuncture Physician, Dr. Toni Twitty, specializes in fertility and can support you at any point of your fertility journey from thinking about pulling the goalie to undergoing IVF. Let’s get the most out of every cycle; get started today by simply scheduling online here.
We cannot wait to celebrate your BFP!
Dr. Toni Twitty, owner of Be Well Acupuncture Edmond, OK is an highly respected expert Acupuncturist. She specializes in resolving pain, treating chronic conditions, and fertility. Learn more about Toni and get started on your road to better health at: www.bewellokc.com
Sources
http://www.insightacupuncture.com/medical/abstract.PDF
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0014570/
