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Oriental
medicine addressed infertility long before
the Christian era began.
The earliest records
of gynecological writings are found in inscriptions on bones and
tortoise shells dating from the Shang dynasty 1500 -1000 B.C.E.
One of the earlier significant Chinese medical texts, Book of Mountains
and Seas 475 – 221 B.C.E., describes the use of medicinal plants
to treat infertility. The famous Yellow Emperor’s Classic of
Internal Medicine (Nei Jing) provides for the treatment of amenorrhea,
menorrhagia and describes the hormonal changes that occur throughout
a woman’s life.
Fertility
and Sterility, The Official Journal of the American Society for
Reproductive Medicine, p.327 2001 - There
were 65,363 transfers (3.1 average # of embryos transferred) totaling
291,710 embryos of which there were 18,703 deliveries, which resulted
in 26,254 births (allowing for multiples). This calculates to
33.4% of transfers that resulted in live births and 84.9% of the
embryos transferred that did not make it. The statistics are much
worse with IUI's. The couple begins with a 90% FAIL rate and with
each IUI after that, the fail rate increases.
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At
Wellness Within we are very successful with our Pre-Conception
Care approach to infertility for both men and women. Those who have
a history of miscarriage and IUI/IVF failures do exceptionally well
with this natural approach. Women we see for a minimum of 3 -4 cycles
who then undergo IVF average a 60% success (averaging the ages).
This time frame is necessary to implement the dietary and lifestyle
changes and supplementation that will bring homeostasis to the endocrine
and hormonal systems. The success with sperm issues are much higher
(see
Factors
for Male Infertility).
For women under the age of 37, using our natural pre-conception
care protocols, 80% can become pregnant within the year and carry
to term. Women between the ages of 38 - 43 average 35 - 40% success
in live births. Specific dietary guidelines (see
Basic Dietary Guidelines), lifestyle changes that reduce
stress, supplementation (see Whole
Food Supplements vs. Nutri-chemical Supplements) based on
lab results (see
Understanding Tests) as well as regular acupuncture treatments
all contribute to bringing the body back into a balance where it
can conceive and deliver healthy babies.
Infertility:
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Infertility - both assisted (IVF/IUI) and unassisted (natural
approach with only acupuncture/herb formulas) - for both men
and women are treated with gentle acupuncture protocols to fit
the constitution of each person.
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Autoimmune, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids are all issues that
may affect infertility and these are addressed with our protocols
in conjunction with the conventional approach.
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Hair
and Saliva testing are used to get an inside look at the
hormone picture.
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Regulation of menses, lowering stress levels, prescribing and
applying appropriate exercise to one's lifestyle are of primary
concerns in planning a protocol to assist patients in their
efforts to become pregnant.
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Whole Foods
Nutritional counseling is provided to assure that the nutrients
needed for optimal hormonal functioning is there.
Gynecology
Pre/Post Natal Care:
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Regulate menses - be they painful, irregular, or with accompanying
PMS
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Menopause
- a highly efficacious alternative to HRT for hot flashes, mood
swings, insomnia.
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PCOS, Endometriosis - our protocols are especially effective
after surgical removal of the tissue to prevent a recurrence.
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Pre-Natal
Care - acupuncture is perfect for those who suffer from migraines,
aches and pains as well as maintaince for both mother and child.
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Breech
birth - an ancient technique from Chinese medicine can frequently
turn a breech (reported in journals and touted on Good Morning
America).
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Post Natal Care - in all Asian countries the care of the mother
after childbirth is a priority. All mothers-in-law know to visit
the herbalist for formulas which support the mother and new child.
Along with plenty of rest, these herbal formulas give the new
mother more strength to nurse and tend to her baby's needs. We
encourage the continuation of this tradition with our new mothers,
and appropriate herbal formulas are available after delivery.
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