Infertility and Fertility treatments make regular headlines in the media. There seems to be a rising number of couples that are experiencing the problems of conception and this can be for various reasons: some are genetic leaving little in the way of treatment, while some are medical and require a Western allopathic approach - others appear to have no explanation or known cause. 

Certainly our modern lifestyle (Britons work some of the longest hours in Europe) can and does have an effect on our health and fertility can be part of that. Stress, smoking and a poor diet also have negative effects.  

How can Chinese Medicine help me?

Traditional Chinese Medicine looks to restore balance and normality to the human body. For us it is important to regulate the hormones and the menses. By nourishing the organs that TCM associates with fertility we can encourage the body to regulate itself and nourish the womb, the eggs, improve the quality of sperm. By regulating the body naturally in this way can work with the Western medical treatments i.e. In-vitro-Fertilisation (IVF). This has been confirmed by recent research which has shown that the use of acupuncture can augment the success rate of IVF treatment.

In complement to treatment are potential lifestyle changes can increase the chances of a natural and successful conception.