25 Sep

Cornell has developed new test to measure men’s fertility

Cornell researchers has found the men with normal Cap-Scores had a 2.78-fold higher chance of pregnancy than men with a low score, and a 4.23-fold higher success rate at achieving pregnancy in their first attempt at IUI.  In contrast, study claims that none of the elements of semen analysis, such as sperm swimming or concentration, […]

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08 Dec

prepare-your-body-for-conception

Not matter whether you take nature approach or IVF/IUI, besides arranging acupuncture and herbal support, you can TTC with following recommendations, Take a preconception supplement. Taking a combination of several key vitamins and minerals— folate; vitamins A and D; iron; B6; B12—in adequate amounts before getting pregnant can help the pregnancy and the baby. Maintain […]

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08 Dec

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE INFERTILITY?

Traditionally, a fertility specialist will assume infertility is present based on the following definition. When a woman is: Under 35 with regular cycles and no pregnancy after 1 year 35 to 39 with regular cycles and no pregnancy after 6 months 40 or over with regular cycles and no pregnancy after 3 months Do men […]

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02 Dec

acupuncture can help Erectile Dysfunction

Many men are stressed with impotence. Impotence can be caused by many factors, from imbalances in hormones, to actual physical damage, to psychological or emotional problems. Paul F. Engelhardt, MD, of the Hospital Leinz in Vienna, Austria, and colleagues did a study to see if men suffering from impotence that has more of a mental […]

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03 Aug

Test results preferred prior to acupuncture session

If patient has already gone through the following tests, please bring copy to acupuncture consultation/treatment session. If there is no test done yet, we would prefer to have some of them done later with your fertility or OB/GYN doctor and update to us. Tests and Diagnosis Some patients have already had some diagnostic testing for infertility […]

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03 Aug

Male Infertility symptoms Causes and etiology of Chinese Medicine

  Common symptoms for men who are suffering from infertility or conditions that can precipitate infertility include: Noticeable differences in sex drive Testicular pain Swollen testicles Ejaculatory issues Impotence Firmness or lumps in the testicles Abnormal hair growth Male Infertility Causes Men can also suffer from conditions that make becoming pregnant difficult. In fact, male […]

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01 Apr

Food can cause infertility- Pesticides on fruits and vegetables

Pesticides on fruits and vegetables could account for 49 percent loss in sperm A major study of men’s sperm found that those who ate regular quantities of fruit and vegetables that had pesticide residue on them had half the sperm count of men who ate less, a new Harvard University study showed. While this study […]

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18 Dec

Infertility

Goal: Fertility & Pain relief Problem area: Infertility (unexplained). Lower back; Prior conditions: NA Current Medication/Prior treatments:Had IUIs, Heavy blood clots; ovulation day 16. Reference: EO, mid 30s Notes: The patient was diagnosed as Kidney deficiency and Blood Stagnation. The tongue and pulse shows the weak and Se. The treatment is to address conditions during […]

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18 Dec

Infertility (IUI, IVF, PCOS)

Goal: Fertility (IVF). Problem area:  Infertility (PCOS, Irregular Cycle). Stress (Upper back/neck). Fatigue. Prior conditions: Allergies. Family history of heart disease & hypertension. Current Medication/Prior treatments: Previously had 3 IUIs, plan to have IVF in 1-2 months. Periods have been sporadic (last period was 3 months prior).  Reference: ET, mid 30s Notes: For PCOS and […]

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12 Sep

Male Sex Drive Depends on Both Estrogen and Testosterone

Recent report from Bloomberg.com: Estrogen, the main sex hormone in women, plays a bigger role in male libido than previously thought, according to research that may guide development of sex-drive treatments. The study found that reducing estrogen in men undergoing treatment for low testosterone resulted in a drop in libido and an increase in body […]

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