Acupuncture and Endometriosis – Fertility
How reproductive acupuncture can improve your chances to conceive when you have endometriosis
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Endometriosis and inflammation fuel each other. Acupuncture blocks this to protect both eggs and sperm.
Endometriosis is a common reason for infertility. In fact, it reduces chances to conceive in 4 out of 10 women.
Despite it being so common, we still don’t know the exact reasons why endometriosis causes infertility. Having said that, a very likely suspect is Inflammation. Endometriosis and inflammation are good at fuelling each other.
As we know, that inflammation compromises natural conception by affecting ovulation and hormone production. Furthermore, it creates an inhospitable environment to both eggs and sperm, alters endometrial receptivity.
The more severe is the endometriosis, the worse are the effects of it on your fertility. In some cases even IVF can’t surpass endometriosis damage.
With IVF the eggs are fertilised in vitro. You may think that this will prevent the potential harm caused by inflammation. But even in case of IVF compromised uterine receptivity reduces the chances of implantation.
Because acupuncture interferes with the mechanism of inflammation, it becomes especially useful in calming endometriosis. As a result, less inflammation, less damage to eggs and sperm, better uterine receptivity. Above all, you more likely to fall pregnant.
Acupuncture improves uterine receptivity
Scientists are continuing to look for answers why endometriosis affects fertility. There has been some evidence that it may compromise your uterine receptivity. Again, acupuncture is the good news. It can restore the receptivity as well as optimise the quality of the uterine lining.
As you have noticed by now, we use acupuncture not only to manage your endometriosis symptoms. Our treatment is designed to reduce inflammation as well as to regulate your cycles and improve your uterine receptivity.
How Acupuncture can help before and after surgery and IVF
If your endometriosis advanced, blocking your Fallopian tubes, or you developed other complications, it is likely you will need additional treatments. These may include surgery or/and IVF.
Acupuncture can help you to recover from the surgery faster. Additionally, it reduces your risk to develop adhesions.
Moreover, we have worked alongside IVF clinics in Auckland since 1999. We will be here to support you with acupuncture while you are undergoing IVF treatments.
Consequently, your individualised treatment plan will be based on your condition, traditional medical diagnosis and the latest scientific evidence.
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