The Benefits of Adding Acupuncture to Your Fertility Treatment Plan
Top Chicago Acupuncturists at Herb + Ohm Offer Insights on Acupuncture and Enhancing Fertility Treatment
If you are currently undergoing or plan to undergo fertility treatment in the Chicago area, you should consider the benefits of adding acupuncture to your fertility plan. “As someone who has undergone IVF, I truly understand what my patients are going through both physically and emotionally,” says Dr. Amy Wolf, founder of Herb + Ohm and a Fellow of the Oriental Board of Reproductive Medicine. “I’m in a unique position to advise and advocate for my patients, and put together a holistic plan with the intention of preparing one’s body for the best possible results.”
A leading Illinois state licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Wolf asserts that acupuncture offers many benefits to women who are preparing to or are currently undergoing assisted reproductive technology. The top three impacts of acupuncture on fertility treatment are:
1. Decreased stress and anxiety. We all know what havoc stress and tension can wreak on the body. By stimulating the brain to release natural endorphins and serotonin, acupuncture calms the mind, which in turn relaxes the body so it has energy to focus on fertility.
2. Increases blood flow. Acupuncture treatments to enhance fertility are targeted to increase blood flow to key organ systems to make them more receptive to the IVF process.
3. Reduction in side effects from IVF medications. The introduction of multiple new medications required for fertility treatment can take a toll on your system. Your personal acupuncture experience can be tailored to decrease the unwanted side effects from these medications and leave you feeling more energetic and balanced.
For women who are considering IVF, Dr. Wolf suggests starting an acupuncture treatment with a licensed acupuncturist who understands fertility and women’s issues in general at least three to four months prior to starting IVF. “Since acupuncture is likewise helpful in regulating your menstrual cycle, if you can begin treatment a few months in advance of starting IVF, you’ll give your body time to regulate and balance in preparation for the experience.”
But Wolf adds that its never too late to introduce acupuncture and its many benefits if you’re looking to become pregnant or bank your eggs. “Fertility treatment requires a focus and energy that is often underestimated,” she says. “By incorporating acupuncture at any time during your journey, we can meet you wherever you are on that journey and help. It’s never too late to engage in a therapy that helps to improve your overall health and mental wellbeing, which will in turn have a positive impact on the outcome.”
If you are a Chicagoland resident who is trying to conceive or planning to undergo assisted reproductive technology treatment, contact the experienced acupuncturists at Herb + Ohm today to learn more about how acupuncture can enhance fertility.