Acupuncture is now accepted worldwide as a valid system of healthcare. A tried and tested system of medicine rooted in Chinese and other eastern culture it is a popular choice for patients as they become more aware of the benefits of natural holistic medicine.

Statistics quote 1 in 6 couples as infertile. An increasing number of people are seeking acupuncture treatment to assist them with conception, either by trying to conceive naturally or to support them through the IVF process. A German study found that using acupuncture with IVF achieved a clinical pregnancy rate of 42% as opposed to 26% amongst those that did not have acupuncture.

“I have treated patients who have tried IVF several times and were unsuccessful but have had successful outcomes following combined acupuncture treatment” says Jane.

It is believed TCM acupuncture can help improve the success rate of IVF in a number of ways: -

• Improve ovarian function to produce better quality eggs
• Regulate hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
• Increase blood flow to uterus and increase thickness of the uterine lining
• Relax the patient and decrease stress
• Prevent the uterus contracting
• Lessen the side effects of drugs used in IVF
• Strengthen the immune system
• Improve semen quality and quantity
• Decrease chances of miscarriage

Jane also treats people with gynaecological disorders that may be hindering fertility such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis. For example a lot of people with PCOS have irregular periods, acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle which is very important in terms of conception.

Another area of special interest is in treating migraines and headaches. Migraines are often caused by inadequate diet/poor digestion; stress/overwork; pre-disposition/trauma.

Acupuncture will treat the underlying cause of the condition as well as the presenting symptoms e.g pain, nausea, visual disturbances. Treating the root cause involves:

• Strengthening the digestive system, looking at people’s diet and giving pertinent dietary advice.

• Relieving stress levels by harmonising energy flow in the body which helps the patient to cope. Adapting lifestyle to relieve stress is an important aspect of recovery.
• Strengthening the underlying energetic system, i.e. a patient’s constitution, is essential where a pre-disposition is identified. Acupuncture can do this.

Acupuncture treats a wide range of conditions not just those detailed on this website. For more information on how acupuncture may help you, you can contact Jane via the Innercore Clinic.