Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

Acupuncture for secondary infertility 

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39 years old female patient had been trying to conceive naturally for a year for a second child before seeking help from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fertility tests revealed low AMH level. Patient was also diagnosed with under-active thyroid. 

After nine month of regular acupuncture and taking herbal medicine to help regulate menstrual cycle and improve ovulation, patient fell pregnant naturally. 

It can take longer for patients to conceive the second child due to increased age, erratic eating pattern, demanding family and working life. Treatments are focused on nourishing the body, improving digestion and quality of sleep, stimulating ovulation and lengthening fertility window. 

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Extreme postpartum fatigue and pain under foot

 Presenting case

Patient experienced extreme fatigue, lower back pain, pain under the foot and overall body ache after giving birth to her second child. 

Treatment

Acupuncture sessions were given to help with the pain and general weakness. As patient was still breastfeeding, herbal medicine was suggested after weaning. 

Outcome

Patient felt much better in all areas after the third acupuncture session. Her energy had also improved. 

Pain under foot is a sign of weak Kidney energy from a Chinese medicine point of view. Child bearing and giving birth consume a lot of Kidney energy in women and in some will manifest in physical symptoms afterwards. Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment to support the body to recover postpartum and boost Kidney energy to eliminate associated pain and weakness. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for dry eyes

 

The patient

Mid aged women complained about chronic dry eyes. Her eyes felt gritty and were prone to infections. There was sensitivity to light and environment change as well. Patient had been using artificial tear drops and hot compress on eye lids frequently without noticeable relief.

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Treatment

Weekly acupuncture and herbal medicine was given alongside dietary advice. 

Outcome

Patient reported the dryness and grittiness in eyes were much improved after a month and spaced out acupuncture frequency for long term maintenance support. 

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Acupuncture and herbal medicine for Eczema

Patient presented with itchy, painful and weepy Eczema on left inner ankles and was generally feeling rundown. He also had a blocked right ear. Patient reported poor quality of sleep despite sleeping for 8 hours at night. 

Patient received weekly acupuncture treatment whilst took herbal medicine at the same time without any other additional medication. Dietary and lifestyle advice was also given to facilitate treatment. 

Outcome

Patient's skin completely healed. He no longer complained of a blocked ear and was sleeping much better.

Skin condition is very often related with stress, diet and digestive issues. A good prognosis can be expected after treatment if patients are able to follow the dietary advice given and attend recommended treatment sessions. 

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Acupuncture and herbal medicine for infertility

 The patient 

Healthy female in her 20s has been trying naturally for 5 years without success. Her and her partner have a healthy diet, exercise regularly and all their fertility tests showed results within the normal range. Patient came for treatment to support her first round of funded IVF cycle. 

The treatment

A full diagnostic consultation revealed areas that needed to be strengthened through treatment. Dietary and lifestyle advice was given to improve health, help boost fertility and relieve impact of stress. It is very understandable for patients to want to start their IVF cycle as soon as possible after trying for a long time, however it is highly advisable to allow time to regulate menstrual cycle and improve body condition first for the best outcome. Patient took this on board and received ten weekly sessions of acupuncture alongside herbal medicine at the same time targeting different stages of her cycle. Overall improvement was felt on digestion, quality of sleep, energy and fertility signs. 

The outcome

Patient had a positive natural conception pregnancy test just days before her IVF cycle was about to start. 

There has been an increased number of young healthy females having to go through IVF cycle to get pregnant. Through closely monitored acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment alongside dietary and lifestyle changes, it is very possible to achieve natural pregnancy and to prepare the body for successful  assisted pregnancy. 

Basal Body Temperature chart showing a successful pregnancy 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for Labyrinthitis

Male patient in mid 30s presented with sudden onset of Labyrinthitis. Patient was working on the computer when it happened and started feeling dizzy and spinning. He immediately lay dow on the floor to avoid falling and called for help. 

NHS 111 GP diagnosed him as having Labyrinthitis and prescribed him with Cyclizine tablets. Patient could not get out of bed without feeling severe spinning in the head. Patient was generally healthy and had no previous medical history before the attack. 

A session of acupuncture was administered on patient and one week's supply of herbal medicine was prescribed. Patient gradually felt less dizzy and was completely symptom free after two weeks. 

Acupuncture for Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) during IVF

 The patient

Patient was identified having Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) after taking fertility medication in the first round of IVF cycle. Patient started having headaches, poor sleep, abdominal swelling/tenderness, bloating, emotional disturbances alongside other gynaecological symptoms and excess water over one ovary was discovered during routine scan. Decision was made by her IVF team to postponed the fresh embryo transfer to a frozen transfer. 

The treatment

Patient received eight weekly acupuncture treatments for one cycle to support her OHSS associated symptoms and gradually was able to sleep better and feeling calmer. 

The outcome

Her follow up scan showed she was good to go after and had a successful frozen embryo was conducted with no issue. Patient reported a good scan at 13 weeks. 

More information on OHSS can be found here. 

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