Most of us don't grow up expecting to have trouble conceiving, in fact, we spend much of our lives trying not to get pregnant.  However, with the amount of information available online and through forums, more and more women enter into the process of trying to conceive (TCC) fearful and anxious about success, and expecting failure.

One of the most helpful tools in chinese medicine, is our ability to address the stress and anxiety, and calm the nervous system so that it can focus on the business of hormone regulation and prioritize reproduction and a healthy pregnancy.  We start by assessing the menstrual history, diet and lifestyle patterns, and determine where there can be changes made to regulate the nervous system and any cyclical disturbances.
 

Common issues we see with unexplained fertility are:

• Irregular cycles

• Very light or very heavy periods

• Feeling cold all the time

• Painful periods

• PMS symptoms

• Midcycle pain or spotting

It is our position, and experience, that the healthier you enter into a pregnancy, the less symptomatic and more joyful your pregnancy will be.  This is what we strive for in treatment.  Preconception is extremely important to us.  We generally recommend, if possible, that people begin treatment 6-12 months prior to wanting to start TCC,
in order to properly prepare the body through treatment, set up positive diet and lifestyle habits, and increase potential for an easy conception and healthy pregnancy.

That said, many people don't find us or think of Chinese medicine until they are feeling desparate or already in the IVF/IUI process.  We are happy to support that process as well as this is also a very stressful time.  Our goal is to support the woman through the treatmens, help with any side effects from hormonal therapies, relieve pain or discomfort after procedures, and treat for stress and anxiety during the implantation process and early pregnancy, with any associated symptoms that might occur.

We have helped many women achieve healthy pregnancies over the years.  Let us help you too!