Traditional Chinese Medicine & Fertility

Enhance Your Fertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, it is often said that there is no such thing as “infertility.” That is because TCM is founded on a theory of balance. One’s inability to conceive is considered an imbalance that needs to be rectified, not necessarily a condition of infertility. Generally, the TCM practitioner treats the body’s root imbalances and the body’s symptoms are thereby alleviated. This theory applies to fertility as much as to any other condition. A woman’s natural balanced state, from the time she begins menstruating to the time she begins menopause, is in a state of “potentially conceiving.” A deviation from this state—an imbalance in TCM theory—does not necessarily imply “infertility;” it simply means a shift from one’s optimum reproductive health. According to traditional Chinese medicine philosophy, we say that the best way to achieve a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby is to cultivate the soil in order to plant the seed, so getting your body as healthy as it can be is our focus. We utilize a broad spectrum of treatment modalities to including a combination of individualized diagnostic measures, herbal formulas, stimulation of acupuncture points, bodywork, dietary, and lifestyle adjustments. Chinese medicine enhances fertility by strengthening and balancing organ functions and production of hormones, an essential component to fertility. Additionally, by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (which induces the relaxation response) and calming the sympathetic nervous system (which initiates the stress response), Chinese herbs and acupuncture encourage the fertility process by restoring a deep relaxation to the mind and body.

Your Individualized Treatment

You are an individual. No person’s imbalances are identical to those of anyone else. Using TCM diagnosis, I will determine your body’s current imbalance at your first visit. This will include looking for certain physiological changes on your tongue, taking your pulse, learning your complete health history, and asking many questions about your body and habits. Once your imbalance is determined, I will proceed with a treatment of acupuncture and Chinese herbs tailor-made for your body. If it appears your diet, exercise habits, and lifestyle are contributing to your imbalance, I will make relevant suggestions.