Infertility Acupuncture Treatments NYC by Marc Bystock L.Ac.

Infertility is the inability to produce offspring. As many as 15 percent of couples trying to conceive find themselves going over a year with no luck. Many people believe the misconception that infertility is a problem for women. However, this issue can affect just as many men as women. About 33 percent of couples find out the problem could be something to do with both individuals or there is no known cause. 

Women over 35 years old may experience fewer egg releases each month. If pregnancy does not happen for these individuals within six months, it is important to get help. Men who know they have experience with no pregnancies in relationships longer than six months with no protection should talk with someone about the issue. Women who do not have regular periods can have problems with conception and pregnancy. Going longer than 35 days before having a menstrual cycle can signal the woman is not ovulating. Without ovulation, there is no chance of getting pregnant through sex. 

Another thing that may signal an issue with pregnancy is the presence of polyps or fibroids in the uterus. These growths can inhibit the ability of the egg to penetrate the uterine wall. They can also cause premature shedding of the lining, interfering with pregnancy. Women with a history of infections in the uterus or pelvic region may develop issues conceiving. Sexually transmitted diseases are included in this category. Scarring of the uterus stops the egg from penetrating the lining.

• Not producing sperm or male factor infertility
• Too few sperm cells present
• Abnormal chromosomes
• Chronic or genetic health conditions like cystic fibrosis
• Abnormal sperm cells
• Sperm dies prematurely

Problems ovulating or releasing eggs regularly affect about one in four women with infertility issues. Over-the-counter ovulation kits can help determine if a woman is ovulating normally. There are also tests for sperm available for purchase without a prescription. 

Infections or inflammatory issues often cause problems with the uterus and the lining. Fibroids or blockages in the Fallopian tubes can pose a problem for women trying to get pregnant. The age of the woman is a significant factor after the mid-thirties. Some women with inherited health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome have conception problems. 

• Knowledge - Learning about infertility causes, treatments, and options is often helpful for reducing stress and helping couples choose a course of action moving forward

• Artificial insemination - Manually placing clean sperm in the uterus for a more likely probability of conception

• Hormone prescriptions - Some medications can regulate hormone levels, even out menstrual cycles, or promote additional egg releases

• In-vitro fertilization - Promoting egg growth and development before retrieving the eggs and fertilizing them, and placing them in the uterus to attempt to achieve pregnancy

• Surrogate - Using a third person to carry the baby using the couple's sperm and eggs or one or two donor samples to create a viable egg for implantation

• Surgical removal of fibroids or the correction of abnormal reproductive organs to improve the possibility of conceiving a child

Acupuncture can reduce swelling and open blockages in the body's systems. This method improves the flow of signals from the nerves to the brain. It also evens out hormone levels. As a result, Acupuncture improves nerve stimulation and regulates the body, enhancing sperm production or becoming pregnant.