What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects one in ten people. This imbalance of hormones can disrupt ovulation, possibly leading to what looks like a string of pearls on the ovaries under the ultrasound. Also called hyperandrogenic anovulation, some people with PCOS have higher than normal levels of male… Read more »
WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS ) affects 1 in 10 people. It is a common endocrine disorder and one of the leading causes of infertility. It can present with a broad spectrum of possible symptoms, so the medical community formed a panel to come to a consensus. According to this Rotterdam panel, a… Read more »
A lot of my patients that have PCOS see this diagnosis as a battle, and in a sense it is. Menstrual cycles are typically irregular and weight, hair growth, and acne can be an issue. You know, all the fun stuff a woman has to deal with, but on an exponentially elevated level. Where do… Read more »
Upon the occasion that I clean and clear out my cupboards, I used to come across the dreaded “supplement graveyard” – you know, the old supplements that were purchased in a spur of the moment attempt to correct some mild physical ailment. Without a clear clinical direction, I would take these with little understanding of… Read more »
What does Acupuncture do to help or improve Fertility? Acupuncture improves fertility by increasing blood flow. Doppler studies show that stimulation of specific acupuncture points increases circulation in blood vessels. Treatments also stimulate angiogenesis – which means that they actually encourage new blood vessels to grow. Acupuncture also helps fertility by regulating inflammation, balancing hormones… Read more »
I think when us guys hear the words “fertility issue,” we tend to look for ways to fix what’s broken. My wife and I have been through the grinder and every test conceivable (<-yeah it’s a pun) for Western medicine. There was no easy fix for what was quickly starting to look like an “infertile couple.” Our last option was surrogacy but we still needed healthy eggs from my wife and good sperm from me to proceed. We asked around about what we could do to increase our chances of having success with creating healthy embryos.
Acupuncture was mentioned a few times so we gave it a whirl. It really was the best advice anyone gave us. We went for a few months of treatment and, in tandem with a fertility clinic, created several healthy embryos as a result. We now have a little girl that has just turned one. We can’t thank Alda and the rest of the team enough for helping us. They can truly make a difference.
Lastly, I encourage all couples to BOTH go for acupuncture. So often I see women at the fertility clinic on their own. I think it’s important for both partners to be there and go through the experience together.
Clint H.
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Christine is amazing. She has gone above and beyond to assist me in my areas of concern.
Shanti C Read MoreBoth Mykayla and Alda were wonderful and warm and added such a personal touch. It was a really pleasurable experience!
Read MoreMy daughter and son are both rainbow babies after loss and I thank you, Christina, for all of your help with preconception and prenatal acupuncture. I’m absolutely convinced it was a big part of calming my nervous system so we could continue these pregnancies.
I always looked forward to my weekly acupuncture sessions in your clinic and also your empathy, care, and compassion was so helpful for dealing with both my mind and body health during these rainbow pregnancies. – C. D.
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