Blood and Fertility

One of the most important desired outcomes of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment from the perspective of treating the individual seeking assistance in conceiving is to enhance blood circulation.

Blood delivers nutrients from the digestive system to all parts of the body. As a result of inhibited blood flow, one may feel lethargic and weak. Acupuncture and herbal medicine increase blood circulation, increase- digestive function and enhance energy.

Blood transports oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body including the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus. Acupuncture and herbal medicine facilitate this transport. This action will immediately improve the health of these organs and increase the reproductive function.

Blood transports carbon dioxide from all parts of the body to the lungs for excretion. Since acupuncture and herbal medicine assist in this 'house-cleaning' function, circulation is enhanced, the removal of toxic-waste from your body is increased and your general health and well-being is improved.

Blood transports waste products from cells to the external environment mainly via the kidneys. These waste products are found everywhere in the body including the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus. Acupuncture and herbal medicine often seek the 'strengthen' the energy of the kidneys. This action can greatly improve your reproductive health.

Blood transports hormones from the endocrine system to target cells or organs within the body including the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and ovaries; the three essential organs necessary to achieve pregnancy. If your FSH is elevated or you have excessive androgens, the first thing on the agenda should be to increase and enhance blood flow so that proper hormonal distribution is facilitated. By including acupuncture and herbal medicine in your fertility-enhancement-protocol we see amazing improvement in the ovarian function, the lowering of FSH levels and thickening of the uterine lining.

Through continuous exchange of it's components with tissue and fluids, blood maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. Including the modalities of acupuncture and herbal medicine in your fertility-enhancing-treatment- protocol frequently increases and enhances mid-cycle cervical mucous and reduces vaginal dryness, night-sweats and dry skin; all signs of fluid deficiency.

Blood defends the body against attack from foreign organisms via the white blood cells and antibodies. If you are frequently sick and weak, your fertility quotient is severely diminished. By enhancing blood circulation throughout the body, white blood cells and antibodies are sent out to ward off infections which can be contributing to difficulties in conceiving. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been shown to improve immune function and increase the fertility quotient.

Blood defends the body against injury or infection via the inflammatory response. As a result of the immune boosting action and properties of acupuncture and herbal medicine, injuries and infections heal more rapidly.

Blood prevents serious hemorrhage by the clotting process. But, occasionally as a result of inhibited blood circulation, clotting may in fact present. This can cause clotting in the menstruate and severe premenstrual and/or menstrual pain. As a result of improved circulation from regular acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment, this clotting can be successfully reduced or even eliminated with the result being a normalization of blood flow and a healthier reproductive environment.

Blood maintains the body's temperature by circulating heat. Do you have cold hands and feet? Do you feel cold frequently? This may be a sign of inhibited or decreased blood circulation, which, in and of itself, may compromise the effort to conceive. It is important to understand, that though one may 'feel' their coldness in their hands, feet and body, one cannot feel the result of inhibited blood flow to the reproductive organs. It is safe to assume however, that when one has poor circulation to the extremities, one too will have poor circulation everywhere in the body, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries and the uterus. Acupuncture and herbal medicine increase blood flow to these important reproductive organs, improving their function, and significantly increasing your chances of conceiving.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine are a very complex medical modality but just from the one step of increasing blood flow, significant improvement is made in the journey to conception.

The Berkley Center Team is made up of State Licensed and Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturists and Herbalists trained in the Berkley Method.