Infertility

Increasingly, acupuncture is one of the best procedures to use for pregnancy problems. Research shows that since 1940, fertility has decreased because for the following reasons: the use of antibiotics, pesticides, plastics, dyeing hair, fast food, alcohol, cigarettes, lack of exercise and obesity.

Some fertility doctors from a nearby hospital in Voorburg – Diaconessenhuis – regularly send their clients to me who are undergoing IVF, ICSI or IUI procedure. In women, an energy shortage, a disrupted menstrual cycle or stressful life can prevent a possible pregnancy. It is important prior to IVF, ICSI or IUI treatment to have at least four to eight acupuncture treatments to improve the energy level, to arrange the disturbed menstrual pattern and to reduce feelings of stress. Immediately prior to the transfer, an acupuncture treatment is also given to properly relax and promote the nestling process of the fertilized egg.
Men who are referred usually have problems with their sperm quality: an insufficient quantity or insufficiently motility. Again, acupuncture can help to improve the quality of the sperm. Four to six acupuncture treatments are often sufficient.

When necessary I combine the acupuncture treatment with the prescription of Chinese herbs, lyfestyle or food advice.

Scientifically is proven that the success rate of pregnancy increases with acupuncture treatment (see this IVF study). The birth announcements are therefore regularly in the mailbox of my practice!