Effects of myo-inositol supplementation on oocyte’s quality in PCOS patients: a double blind trial. Ciotta L1, Stracquadanio M, Pagano I, Carbonaro A, Palumbo M, Gulino F. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of chronic anovulation infertility in women in fertile period, and it’s characterized by an increased production of […]
Read MoreEven though acupuncture and Chinese medicine is much cheaper than the traditional IVF per cycle, treatment cost has the similar trend as IVF in that the more age advanced, the more cycles and cost will be. In a survey conducted, most of women do not know or realize the age related cost of infertility treatment […]
Read MoreAcupuncture ‘doubles the chances of getting pregnant through IVF’ Over 46 per cent of women undergoing acupuncture treatment conceived While only 21.7 per cent of the women became pregnant in the other group. Treatment may be offered as a possible method of improving IVF outcome. Expert says it may only work due to patient spending […]
Read MoreCongratulations! My heart is as joyful as my patients when they get confirmed that they are pregnant. Some of them asked me: “When I will stop acupuncture treatment?”. I would tell them any time they like. However, for certain conditions, I will recommend following groups to stay until ten weeks, which is the same as […]
Read MoreConventional Medicine, Luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome (LUFS): Failure of the follicle to release an egg even though it has reached maturity. Commonly seen when an LH surge is not followed by ovulation. LUFS can be confirmed with ultrasound. In the case of LUFS, progesterone level cannot tell since with LUFS the body goes through all […]
Read MoreWhen 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 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 […]
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