Acupuncture Now Available At University of Miami Infertility Center (UHealth)
On February 8, 2012 Dr. Farrar Celada will join the University of Miami Infertility Center and provide acupuncture on Mondays and Wednesdays. UHealth Reproductive and Fertility Center offers a comprehensive approach to fertility treatments and including female and male fertility specialists, medical endocrinologists, acupuncturist, nutritionist, and physicians with special expertise in polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid [...]
Read More…Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Patient(s) Women undergoing IVF in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) who were evaluated for the effects of acupuncture on IVF outcomes. Setting Not applicable. Intervention(s) The intervention groups used manual, electrical, and laser acupuncture techniques. The control groups [...]
Read More…Good Fertility Reads
Click here for our recommended reading on books that relate to Chinese medicine and infertility!
Read More…Coping with pregnancy loss
The loss of a pregnancy can be devastating. Friends and loved ones might not know the right things to say. Journaling, counseling and finding a support group can help. Here is a good link for those experiencing a miscarriage or death of an infant that can be of help: http://www.babylosscomfort.com/remembering-baby/ The Chinese medicine approach is [...]
Read More…Aumento de la fertilidad con Acupuntura y Medicina Tradicional
Aumento de la fertilidad con Acupuntura y Medicina Tradicional By: Dr. Roger C. Hirsh, OMD, L.Ac. Acupuntura y Medicina Tradicional Aumento de la fertilidad con acupuntura La acupuntura, la herbolaria y la medicina tradicional han existido desde hace miles de años. Este reporte se enfocará en infertilidad. Una de cada cinco parejas mayores de 30 [...]
Read More…Preparing for IVF and IUI With Chinese Medicine
Starting In June… Our Summer Learning Series Research over the past decade has shown acupuncture to boost pregnancy rates when combined with a medicated cycle. Since the use of traditional Chinese medicine for infertility dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1276 AD), it has proven to be a safe and effective method for improving gynecological [...]
Read More…Fertility Meditation Series Every Wednesday from 6-7 pm
Join us in our main SW Ranches location on Wednesday nights for candlelight meditation and ear acupuncture (optional) group support sessions.
Read More…New Fertility Mind-Body Programs Now Available at FCW
Read More…Can excessive weight gain affect my fertility?
The answer is a resounding “yes,” when considering losing just 10% of your body weight can help regulate cycles by facilitating healthier ovulation. Over the years, we have utilized acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chinese nutritional recommendations to help patients reach their weight loss goals. As of November of 2010, we are happy to announce yet [...]
Read More…I am not undergoing IVF, can acupuncture still help my infertility?
Many patients who do not want to undergo IVF will try acupuncture first. In clinical practice, acupuncture physicians typically see about a 30% success rate (depending on age of patient) when using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat infertility.
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