The Holistic Fertility Show

How You can Improve IVF Outcomes for Greater Success.

Mike Berkley Season 1 Episode 6

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Welcome to our podcast on enhancing fertility through integrative approaches! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of acupuncture and herbal medicine and their potential to improve IVF outcomes.

Recent research has shed light on how these ancient practices can complement modern fertility treatments. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been shown to enhance IVF success rates through several key mechanisms: Firstly, these therapies help down-regulate inflammation in the body, creating a more hospitable environment for conception. By reducing inflammatory markers, acupuncture and herbs may improve overall reproductive potential.

Secondly, they play a crucial role in regulating immune function. A balanced immune system is essential for successful implantation and pregnancy maintenance. Acupuncture has been found to modulate the immune system, potentially preventing rejection of the embryo.

Lastly, these traditional approaches have demonstrated remarkable effects on improving the health of sperm, eggs, and the uterine lining. Studies have shown that acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, enhancing egg quality and the thickness and quality of the endometrium.

For men, acupuncture has been associated with improvements in sperm count, motility, and morphology and a reduction in the hidden male pathology, sperm DNA fragmentation.

As we explore these topics further in today's episode, we'll delve into the scientific evidence supporting these claims and discuss how integrating acupuncture and herbal medicine with conventional IVF treatments may offer new hope for couples struggling with infertility.