Infertility

Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting experience, but the path to parenthood isn’t always a simple or straightforward one. For many couples in and around San Juan Capistrano and Santa Monica, California, Dr. Shangyou Zhong, of Sunyo Acupuncture Center, is an outstanding resource for infertility treatment, including acupuncture. Call the office to schedule an appointment or request one online today. 

When is the right time to seek treatment for infertility?

When you’re trying to conceive, timing is everything. That’s true of the timing of your most fertile days, as well as the timing of when to consider reaching out for help. 

Medically speaking, infertility begins when you and your partner have been trying to conceive for one year or longer without getting pregnant. For women over the age of 35, infertility is diagnosed after six months of trying to get pregnant without success. 

If you are serious about your desire to add to your family, it’s important to take action as soon as it becomes apparent that the traditional method of getting pregnant is not working. That’s especially true for women who are in their late 30s or beyond.  

How can acupuncture help overcome infertility?

Several steps must occur for conception to occur. In an abbreviated sense, healthy sperm must reach a healthy egg for fertilization to occur. The resulting embryo must then successfully implant into the woman’s uterus. A problem at any step along the way can cause infertility, and trouble can originate from either the male or female partner or both.

Acupuncture can improve certain conditions known to affect fertility. This traditional healing technique uses thin needles to prompt changes within the body. Acupuncture can improve ovarian and follicular function. It can also improve blood flow to the uterus, creating a thick, healthy lining that supports a developing embryo.

Acupuncture therapy can also reduce stress and improve circulation in women who are pursuing in vitro fertilization or other reproductive treatments. It can also help men who are experiencing erectile dysfunction or problems with sperm motility. 

What role do lifestyle modifications play in treating infertility?

It’s difficult to overstate the importance that lifestyle modification can play in improving fertility. That’s why Dr. Zhong offers personalized nutritional and lifestyle guidance as part of his approach to fertility care. 

Making meaningful and sustainable improvements in how you fuel and nourish your body can not only help you achieve your goal of parenthood; it can also help support a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience, in addition to providing the nutrients needed for a developing baby. 

If you’re concerned about infertility and searching for solutions, reach out to Sunyo Acupuncture Center for assistance. Call the office or request an appointment online today.