When women grow older to thirties and forties, their follicle quality start to deteriorate. Therefore, getting pregnant becomes difficult than young aged women. Hormone treatment has limited effect to improve the quality of follicle. However, acupuncture and herbs do provide an unique avenue. I have a patient who is 47 years old. Her problem was […]
Read MoreMany people think acupuncture can help treating infertility. However, they don’t understand it is the body gets stimulated and works itself to be better functioning. People often ask to have acupuncture included in their ART like IVF or IUI. For people who have menstrual irregularity or just don’t want to try ART, acupuncture or herbs […]
Read MorePreeclampsia is one or multiple conditions occurring during pregnancy. Some people may never have those conditions before. However, during pregnancy, woman’s body is going through a lot of changes and it can be hard to tell what’s normal and what’s a red flag. Some characteristics of preeclampsia are signs that can be measured, but may not be […]
Read MoreThere is an article in Reuters news by BY KATHRYN DOYLE “Menopause symptoms last years for many women ” which I feel very good to summarize the current situation on menopause and treatment options. “Conventional wisdom or dogma has been that these symptoms last only a few years and have minimal impact on quality of life,” […]
Read MorePatient CL38 years oldSelf description: Early menopause, Abnormal period for 3 months with two weeks more than normal. There has not yet during the month when she saw me. She felt some hot flashes throughout day, Stress. She was concerned that she became early menopause and seek infertility treatment.Blood test: FSH increased to 12. Gynecologist […]
Read MoreIn the DC area, the cost of acupuncture varies between $200 to $60 not including the community acupuncture. It is market driven based on the experience, knowledge and customer acceptance. Acupuncture treatment is whole body/mind/spirit wellness healing. The practitioner’s experience, knowledge and sensitivity become important factors to the success of patient’s healing. Acupuncturist diagnoses base […]
Read MoreAcupuncture for pain in endometriosis has been used for thousands years. It is a useful, effective and quick way to control/manage the pain. The study by Zhu X1, Hamilton KD, McNicol ED. for acupuncture treatment of endometriosis is one example of proof for this traditional medicine. Study of acupuncture using western medicine methodology can be […]
Read MoreGoal: Labor induction & related anxiety and pain. Problem area: No signs of labor. Anxiety (re: birth). Pain (lower back). Patient prefers nature therapy over medication or surgery Prior conditions: Baby one week past due; MD decide to induce after 1 week. Current Medication/Prior treatments: Reference: DB, early 30s Notes: Most never tried acupuncture before. […]
Read MoreGoal: 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 […]
Read MoreGoal: 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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