Recognizing infertility is difficult for many women. When faced with infertility, many experience shame, anxiety and a sense of loss every month when they fail to get pregnant.
A woman's fertility starts to decline around the age of thirty. Her reproductive organs become more susceptible to infection, so she becomes less able to conceive. This decline is known as the 'reproductive window'.
"A couple that has a regular intimate life, but does not get pregnant after a year of trying, may be classified as infertile. The next important step in this diagnosis is to establish the causes. Failure to get pregnant can be due to male, female or mixed problems. Usually, after specific advice and treatment, the couple achieves pregnancy, in which case the initial diagnosis becomes hypofertility. The nuance must be clear: infertility can only be expressed when the causes of infertility are clear, easily identifiable and irreversible.", explains Dr. George Vasilescu - primary gynecologist, specialist in infertility treatment and acupuncture - Ensana Health Spa Hotels Sovata.
That's why it's important for a woman to know her body and think about what's best for her.
Thus, women struggling to conceive often turn to alternative therapies to address issues of emotional intimacy and sexual relationships, further reducing female infertility rates. To this end, many couples turn to more holistic and herbal treatments, such as drinking red raspberry leaf tea and acupuncture, one of the most reliable yet safe techniques.
"There are various complementary fertility treatments around the world. Some of them have proven their effectiveness, others probably need more time. The most common adjuvant treatments are acupuncture, homeopathy, spa treatments, apiphytotherapy.", adds the specialist.
Acupuncture has become more accepted in Western society, but does this ancient form of Chinese medicine really work?
It has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, but has won over the WHO (World Health Organization), which has endorsed it for the treatment of certain conditions: acupuncture has numerous benefits for the mind and body because of its influence on the body's energy functions.
A holistic therapy that considers the patient's health in terms of body and mind, strategically tapping certain pressure points that can promote balance. With an ancient history, but with very modern applications, acupuncture can relieve pain and calm anxiety.
Effects of acupuncture? They are curative, but this treatment can also be useful in the prevention of many diseases. The absence of side effects also makes acupuncture beneficial for everyone, regardless of age.
At the same time, this ancient Chinese therapy, which involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, has gained attention as a complementary fertility treatment. It is believed to help regulate the body's energy flow (Qi) and promote overall health.
Hormone regulation: Acupuncture can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which plays a crucial role in the regulation of reproductive hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen and progesterone. This adjustment can help optimize menstrual cycles and improve ovulation.
Improve blood flow: Acupuncture is believed to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, including the ovaries and uterus. Improved blood circulation can improve the delivery of nutrients and hormones to these organs, supporting their function.
Stress relief: Stress can have a negative impact on fertility by affecting hormone levels and disrupting menstrual cycles. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce stress levels by promoting relaxation and reducing the body's response to stressors.
Endorphin boost: Acupuncture can stimulate the release of endorphins - natural chemicals - which relieve pain and improve mood in the body. This can contribute to a sense of well-being and improve fertility outcomes.
Western scientific research supports acupuncture and its benefits in several areas. The therapy, in fact, promotes the production of analgesic and anti-inflammatory substances, such as endorphins and neuromediators, as well as blocking pain transmission.
The benefits are achieved by avoiding the administration of drugs and in a completely painless way. Acupuncture is also generally free of side effects and can be performed even if drug therapies are being followed.
Acupuncture can also be used for other, not necessarily painful, conditions, such as the treatment of allergies and asthma, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. Often, moreover, the benefits of acupuncture are also visible on anxiety, depression and sleep disorders.
Important! Although the small benefits are immediately visible, it takes a few sessions to notice a real improvement, especially in the case of chronic diseases. In any case, it will be up to the doctor to determine the number of treatments needed to alleviate and overcome the problem, planning a route with monthly or weekly sessions and cycles to be spread throughout the year.
In Sovata, in the Ensana treatment center, primary gynecologist George Vasilescu - a specialist in infertility treatment and acupuncture - uses acupuncture to fight infertility.
"In Sovata, you can treat pPeople who are preparing for an assisted human reproduction procedure (ovarian stimulation, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, fresh or frozen embryo embryotransfer), the chances of success in these cases are significantly increased. Optimally, spa treatments are carried out in the month prior to assisted reproduction procedures, and in special cases 3-4 months before, taking into account the possibility of more days of treatment; undeveloped endometrium, incapable of implantation; incipient ovarian failure; chronic fatigue, high stress; chronic pelvic inflammations and their consequencesexplains the doctor.
So if you really think you've tried all the ways to conceive, there's one more! Consider it and don't give up!
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