Back Pain and Sciatica Back pain and sciatica from mechanical compression are common complaints in pregnancy especially in the later months. Up to ¾ of women experience some form of this discomfort. The pain can interfere with sleep. Here again is an instance in which acupuncture treatment can relieve the discomfort when medication is not […]
Read MoreRhinitis of pregnancy The significant nasal congestion that accompanies some women’s pregnancy is a hormonal effect. In fact, some women on birth control pills also have this reaction. Since most decongestant medications are contraindicated in pregnancy, this is another condition for which acupuncture is applicable.
Read MoreA fascinating use of Chinese Medicine in pregnancy is its role in turning a fetus that is presenting breech, i.e., feet first. The technique is most effective between the 28th and 34th week, up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. The optimal time for effectiveness is 32-34 weeks. Past the 36th week there is usually not […]
Read MoreAcupuncture for Post-partum disorders When time is possible, the new mother should be encouraged to get acupuncture treatment after delivery. The restoration of her own health is imperative for her own well being and for her ability to be present for her newborn. Among the conditions that acupuncture can address after birth are: Fatigue Postpartum […]
Read MoreFarnoosh Bidouee, Ali Shamsa, Mohsen Jalali Department of Urology, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Medical Center, Mashad, Iran ====================================== The effect of acupuncture on male infertility, especially on the azoospermic male, is challenging and is a matter of debate. Here, we present a case of an azoospermic male in whom spermatogenesis occurred and he […]
Read MoreMale infertility refers to the inability of a male to achieve a pregnency in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40-50% of all infertility. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. The volume of the semen sample, approximate number […]
Read MoreSperm Density in Relation to Infertility Normal sperm density is defined as greater than 20 million sperm/milliliter. When the density falls below 15 million the chances that a problem exists are much higher and when the density is less than 1 million it is almost certain that male infertility problems exists. Volume Normal semen volume […]
Read MoreThe oligospermia is diagnosed based on low count in a semen analysis performed on two occasions. For many decades sperm concentrations of less than 20 million sperm/ml were considered low or oligospermic, recently, however, the WHO reassessed sperm criteria and established a lower reference point, less than 15 million sperm/ml, consistent with the 5th percentile for […]
Read MoreLow flow lactation includes situations such as new mom has no milk or has too little milk to feed the baby. Excluding the hormone condition, generally it happens on new mom whose energy is low/tired or stressful/anxiety. Chinese medicine considers the low flow lactation is caused by weak constitution, deficiency of Qi and Blood, Qi […]
Read MoreSome couples have a hard time getting pregnant. A couple is considered to have infertility issues when they try for a year without success. For women above 38-year-old, the time can be 6 months. There was a time when people thought infertility was only a woman’s problem. But men can have fertility problems, too. When […]
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