When it is time for family planning, often enough, we are surprised when we see that it does not happen as fast and as easily as we thought. Roughly 1 in 6 couples in Canada experiences fertility issues. This number has doubled since the 1980s due to many reasons.
There is no single definition of the term “infertility”, it typically refers to the difficulty of achieving a pregnancy after a reasonable period of trying. Usually after a year, more investigation and tests are recommended by the doctors. In certain cases, the causes of infertility are easy to find and fix, but more often than not, it is complicated and difficult to navigate; and on top of this, the process can bring a enorm amount of stress for the individual and the couple.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a recognized, and well developed natural approach to help with fertility challenges. From our experiences, acupuncture can help to increase the chance of a natural conception, improve the success rate of an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine insemination (IUI - also known as artificial insemination). Acupuncture can also help to treat problems contributing to infertility like:
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Endometriosis
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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Poor Ovarian Reserve
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High FSH
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Uterine lining issues
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Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
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Irregular menstrual cycles
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Amenorrhea
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Hormonal imbalance
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Stress, anxiety, and depression
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Advanced maternal age
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Recurrent miscarriage
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Male factor issues such as low sperm count, motility, or morphology
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Unexplained infertility