Ben has practiced Acupuncture in Manchester since graduating with a degree (BSc) from Salford University in 2002 and couples every week to improve their fertility and support assisted fertility treatments such as IVF.

The benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the treatment of infertility can be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back to the 11th century AD. Infertility is often the result of disharmonies within the menstrual cycle such as painful or irregular periods or a lack of vital nourishing substances needed to conceive. Chinese Medicine is able to not only regulate the menstrual cycle and invigorating sperm, but also improve overall health in order to increase the chances of reproduction.

Who may benefit from Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine?
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or are about to start a cycle of assisted fertility such as IVF, there is something that can be done to help to improve your chances.

Chinese Medicine can help to identify any problems that may be affecting your fertility and begin to address them. Whether it is something physical reflected in your general health or menstrual cycle or a background issue without any symptoms, adjustments to these complications can increase your chances of conceiving.

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture alone increases the pregnancy rates of IVF treatment from 27% to 42%. Read the NHS review of IVF Acupuncture research.

Self Help
For the pre-conceptive mother and father, moderate exercise and a healthy, balanced diet, containing good quality nourishing foods are important. It is also advisable to avoid a stressful or busy lifestyle as this can affect the hormones, especially of the female. If stress is a factor the cause should be removed from your life, and complementary activities such as Meditation, Yoga, Qi Gong or Tai Chi, can help relaxation and clam the mind.

Above all relax and do not put yourself under too much pressure to conceive. Worry and anxiety will only complicate the situation. Why don't you seek advice and support today?

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