Millions of couples in the United States struggle with infertility. In 33% of couples the “problem” does not clearly lie with the female or the male; both partners have some degree of subfertility. For example, she may have irregular cycles with scant cervical fluid and he may have a boarder line low sperm count. In this common scenario, the optimum chances for conception are reached when both partners enhance their health and boost their fertility. Several research studies have demonstrated that Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can drastically improve: sperm counts, morphology, motility, plus regulate the menstrual cycle, trigger ovulation and balance hormones.
To better serve my patients I now offer a special Fertility Program for Couples appointment. During this visit I will meet with both partners to review their fertility history and each person will receive an acupuncture session and comprehensive treatment plan outlining herbal and nutritional supplement prescriptions, diet and lifestyle suggestions as well as acupuncture and/or massage therapy recommendations.
The following is an abstract from a genius study done in Germany. I like it because so often the positive effects of acupuncture are attributed to the “placebo” effect. Well, when treating male fertility there is no subjective measure of sperm quality. In other words, it can’t just “seem different”. Either it is, or it is not. Read on to discover how German researchers put acupuncture to the test for male subfertility.
It has been well established that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicinals can dramatically improve semen parameters. But why? Is it the “placebo effect”? Not according to this groundbreaking research, the Correlation of psychological changes and spermiogram improvements following acupuncture.
“The purpose of the study was to find the correlation between the effect of acupuncture on fertility and psychological effects. To investigate its influence on male subfertility, 28 patients received acupuncture treatment after informed consent. We evaluated subjective parameters by written psychological tests, while objective parameters consisted of measuring concentration, volume and motility in the spermiogram before and after acupuncture. There was a significant increase in sperm quality in all parameters but volume. The psychological test showed no change caused by acupuncture. Hence, we believe, that the effect of acupuncture on sperm quality is not caused by placebo-mechanisms.”
So do yourselves a favor. Don’t overly treat one person while neglecting the other. Find out who needs what treatment to enhance your fertility as a couple. $300.00 may seem like a lot, but for a minimum 2 hour visit with a Board Certified Oriental Medicine doctor, it represents a $50.00 savings off the regular new patient fees for two people. Make an appointment today!