Fertility and IVF Support
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​Introduction
The inability to have a baby can be a key reason for a woman's unhappiness and can negatively affect the relationship of the couples. The cause of  infertility can be hormonal or other medical conditions, but some just cannot be explained (idiopathic infertility).different solutions are offered in convention medicine, ranging form all kinds of hormonal treatment to surgery to assisted fertility treatments. For those couple who had not been diagnosed with any bio-medical issues, it is highly recommended to try Chinese Medicine protocol. Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist with IVF treatment. 

How Chinese Medicine /Acupuncture  can be used to support you?
Chinese medicine will not "fix the infertility', but will approach the underlying energetic imbalance. For women, the monthly cycle is a complex mix of Yin and Yang prevalence. At Chi Balance Acupuncture Clinic, our experienced practitioner will make a TCM diagnosis for you through TCM tongue and pulse diagnosis method and find out any underlying internal imbalance. We will also explain the treatment strategies and help you understand key fertility issues such as:

     Why it is important to have a healthy and pain free menstrual cycle? 
     Are you ovulating and is it on time?
     Suitable lifestyle and diet advice at each phase of the period? 
     Timing of intercourse

There is continuing research about the effectiveness of IVF supporting treatment and you should consult your treating practitioner about how acupuncture can be used to support you better. 

Acupuncture For Fertility: How Often?
​If you are trying to conceive naturally, acupuncturists recommend undergoing a weekly treatment of acupuncture for 12 weeks. 
If you are a woman trying to conceive, the best times to have an acupuncture treatment include:

• The follicular phase - day 5, 6, 7 or 8 of your menstrual cycle, with day 1 being the first day of a heavy period
• The day of, before or after ovulation (as indicated by the acute rise of Luteinizing Hormone in your system)
• During implantation time - 6 to 10 days after ovulation

How many acupuncture sessions for fertility are recommended? Generally, women should receive acupuncture treatments once a week (three to four times per month) while trying to conceive.
​Whether you are preparing to conceive naturally or using Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART),  The Chi Balance Acupuncture may assist in supporting you through your journey. 
There is continuing research about how acupuncture can assist with the effectiveness of IVF treatment and you should consult your treating practitioner(s) about how acupuncture may be able to help you.

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​Chi Balance Midland
Address: Unit 1, 14 Stafford Street, Midland, 6056
Phone: 08 9250 1155