Acupuncture for fertility : Dr Raman Kapur

October 8, 2020

How Acupuncture Can Help With Many Issues of Pregnancy?

India

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New Delhi, October 08, 2020 :

Any couple struggling to conceive knows the heartache of infertility, and many people are open to trying anything that could increase their chances of having a baby. Treating infertility with Acupuncture has been recorded in our ancient texts. In the last five years, modern empirical scientific research methods have validated these results and concluded that:

  • Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, which dramatically improves a woman’s response to the hormonal therapy.
  • Acupuncture has been shown to regulate hormone levels by moderating the release of beta-endorphin levels in the brain, which improves the release of gonadatrophin-releasing hormone by the hypothalamus, follicle-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone levels from the ovary.
  • Acupuncture reduces stress and a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system response.
  • Acupuncture has been speculated to moderate cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin levels in the uterus, reducing uterine motility to improve implantation rates.
  • The American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s Fertility & Sterility Journal has included the utility of acupuncture in conjunction with assisted reproductive technology.

A small study found that acupuncture performed before and after an in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryo transfer were more likely than women who just made lifestyle changes to get pregnant. A review of 23 studies showed that acupuncture improved the chances of conceiving in women undergoing IVF.  Acupuncture has been shown to help reduce depression, which can be a problem for women struggling with infertility. It can also decrease stress and anxiety that can contribute to fertility problems. What’s more, high levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) have been shown to increase the risk of miscarriage in women once they become pregnant.

Q.How Acupuncture Can Help With Many Issues of Pregnancy?

Increase energy, improve digestion issues, combat anxiety and stress, relieve pain

Q.How Acupuncture Can Help With Morning Sickness ?

Prevent nausea, relieve hypersensitivity to ‘trigger smells’ and more

Q.How Acupuncture Can Reduce Bloating, Swelling & Inflammation ?

Decrease water retention, improve circulation and flush out toxins

Q.Acupuncture For Back Pain During Pregnancy ?

Lower back pain relief, endorphin release.

Q.How Acupuncture Helps To Induce Labour ?

Stimulate oxytocin to naturally induce labor, and avoid the use of modern injections/drugs with potentially dangerous side effects?

Q.Acupuncture To Renew Your Body After Pregnancy ?

The importance of rest and recovery after giving birth and how acupuncture can help restore energy levels, balance emotions and aid in healing.

Q.How Acupuncture Can Help With Post-Partum Disorder ?

Dealing with stress, anxiety and lack of sleep, rejuvenating physical health and treating the symptoms of the milder ‘baby blues’ and the more severe depression that can occur.

Q.Acupuncture Can Help With Breastfeeding ?

Lactation help and reduction in nipple soreness.

Q.Acupuncture: Healthier Alternatives To Prescriptions ?

A safe and healthy alternative to prescription and over the counter drugs that can put both you and your baby at risk.

Author : Dr Raman Kapur is the HOD , Acupuncture, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, ND

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