New York Infertility Acupuncture and Wellness

Acupuncture and a holistic approach to fertility are often helpful where conventional medicine is not. PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, menstrual disorders and unexplained infertility can be better managed or resolved with acupuncture and herbal medicine. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, finds it helps as many as 65-80 percent of people.

Promoting acupuncture in the field of fertility has been my goal and a dream I have achieved over & over thanks to this amazing form of medicine! I will be sharing tons of imformation, case studies, tips, testimonials and empowering inspiration!

Are you dealing with slow metabolism, erratic hormonal imbalances, menopause or menstrual disorders?
Do you suffer from PCOS, cysts, fibroids or infertility issues with or without IVF?
Do you have unexplained pain, trauma, decreased circulation or loss of vital energy?

I can help you now! I specialize in hormonal balancing, endocrine and gynecological abnormalities, as well as, decreasing pain, trauma, gastrointestinal issues and their associated problems.

Whether you choose to do acupuncture and herbal medicine for fertility or a more aggressive procedure with IVF or IUI, there are viable options for increasing your fertility! Some patient choose to come to me and try to become fertile naturally. In this case, I am able to work with you one on one, as we determine your particular situation. We will have a consultation and then choose the best course of action. It may be with acupuncture or it maybe with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

If you choose the IVF/IUI route, I am there to support you and your doctor's decisions. I play an important, but secondary role in regards to this treatment, but I am there for you, none-the-less.

Infertility is often defined when a couple has 1 year of regular intercourse without contraception and has been unable to conceive. Primary infertility is seen when a couple has never been able to conceive, where as secondary infertility is difficulty conceiving after already having conceived and carried a normal pregnancy. Technically, secondary infertility is not present if there has been a change of partners. Infertility can be an issue for both men and women.

In women, having an abnormal menstrual period is a good place to start. A regular 28 to 30 day cycle with good quality fertile mucus right before ovulation, relatively no premenstrual symptoms and a pain free period with efficient bleeding indicate a balanced hormonal cycle.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the oldest, continually practiced, and professionally administered health care system in the world. It is a documented medical system spanning over 2,500 years based on comprehensive philosophies, rational theories, clinically tested and empirically verified by over 100 generations of highly educated practitioners. Chinese Medicine is a total system of internal medicine which is comprised of a diagnostic procedure based on signs, symptoms and treatment styles including acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, diet and meditation. It's foundation is based on the principles of balance; the interdependent relationship of Yin and Yang. Through this balance, health is achieved and maintained.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is often helpful where conventional medicine is not. Certain disorders can complicate fertility. The goal in Chinese medicine is to better manage or resolve these disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), immune-related infertility and menstrual problems with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help with issues of irregular menses, excess NK cells amd works with gonadotropin therapy to produce follicles in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Low sperm count and sperm motility are fertility issues that men face and the combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine has shown to benefit men with these issues.

Infertility candidates for acupuncture are women or men who have a functional, rather than a structural reason. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, finds it helps as many as 65-80 percent of these cases.

While acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine cannot guarantee 100% success, it can aim to improve your odds at achieving pregnancy either with TCM alone or in combination with acupuncture and IVF. Acupuncture and herbs can help by:

1. Regulating the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles.

2. Improve the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs.

3. Relax the patient and decrease stress.

4. Increase blood flow to the uterus.

5. Increase the thickness of the uterine lining.

6. Strengthen the immune system.

7. Lessen the side effects of drugs used in IVF.

8. Prevent the uterus from contracting.

9. Improve semen to create better quality and quantity of embryos.

10. Decrease chances of miscarriage

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be an effective complement to your treatment. Acupuncture redirects your vital energy into a more balanced flow. It provides support to the underlying importance of better digestion and improved circulation. Acupuncture releases tension in the muscles. This allows increased flow of blood, lymph, and nerve impulses to affected areas, decreasing the stress experienced by you.

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Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
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