Acupuncture has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 3500 years and can help your body to release endorphins which can have a positive effect for those who are struggling to conceive.
In this Blog, we look at how Acupuncture can help to optimise fertility health in both men and women.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating nerve endings deep below the surface of the skin. When the nerves are activated, it prompts the body to release beneficial naturally occurring chemicals known as endorphins which improves blood flow and rebalances the body from within. Very fine stainless-steel needles are gently inserted into the skin and promotes natural self-healing during the stimulation process which helps to clear energy channels and aims to restore and maintain emotional health.
How Does Acupuncture Help with Infertility?
There are several ways that regular acupuncture sessions can help to optimise fertility health in both men and women. Regular treatment can also help balance the endocrine system and to help improve egg and sperm quality.
Stress: Stress can take a huge emotional and physical toll on the body for those struggling to conceive. Acupuncture is an effective way in prompting the body to release beneficial endorphins, leaving you feeling less stressed and more relaxed, giving your body a much-needed break.
Hormone Regulation: Acupuncture can help to correct the flow of hormones by stimulating the adrenal glands, ovaries and other reproductive organs, meaning it can really help to balance hormones and help with women who are suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Evidence suggests It can also help to improve sperm count and quality for men.
Improved Blood Flow: For female infertility, Acupuncture can help to increase blood flow to the uterus and reproductive organs which can help to thicken the endometrial lining and prepare the body for embryo implantation.
Male Infertility
Regular acupuncture sessions can help with low sperm production by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation in the testicles and pelvic cavity.
Can Acupuncture Enhance and Optimise Fertility Health?
Studies and evidence around the world suggest that Acupuncture does play a beneficial role for women and men who are struggling to conceive. As with most research, there isn’t enough strong evidence at the moment to prove that it improves pregnancy success rates. However, there is evidence to support that Acupuncture can help to reduce stress levels, improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, help to improve ovulation issues, help to regulate the menstrual cycle, and help to improve sperm health, which all help to enhance and optimise fertility health in both men and women.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Acupuncture is a very safe procedure when carried out by a fully qualified professional. The needles used are sterile and disposed after one use. The needles used are much smaller than traditional injection needles, which means having Acupuncture does not feel the same as having an injection. Strict hygiene is also followed as the needles are disposable, pre-sterilised and also individually packaged, which means there is no risk of contamination or infection during the process.
Are There any Side Effects to Acupuncture?
Many people have no side effects whatsoever. However, some people do experience some side effects, which can include, mild headaches and fatigue. Any side effects tend to be extremely mild and short lived.
