Acupuncturists · Markham, Ontario
Fertility
Regulate hormones, decrease stress and anxiety to increase fertility
Acupuncturists Markham
Fertility Acupuncturists in Markham
When you first start trying to get pregnant, it’s fun and exciting. However, as the weeks and months pass by with only negative test results, it can become frustrating. The good news is that Fertility Acupuncture offers a holistic approach to enhancing reproductive health and increasing your chances of conception.
There are many different reasons for infertility. Some are medical issues, some are emotional, and some are caused by the stress and frustration of continuously trying month after month. Infertility can impact both partners, making it a shared fertility journey that requires support and guidance.
Benefits Script
Sophie’s Script
The first step to achieving a healthy pregnancy is to visit your family doctor and gynecologist to eliminate the possibility of any physical barriers. These may include:
Once these medical barriers have been ruled out, Sophie will begin working with the mom-to-be on regulating her hormones, decreasing her stress and anxiety. This is done through weekly acupuncture sessions over several months. This treatment can also be done in conjunction with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Sophie works with Markham fertility centres and medical professionals to support couples throughout the process of their fertility journey.
Acupuncture serves two functions by helping women achieve natural fertility while simultaneously regulating their menstrual cycles. Acupuncture therapy greatly benefits people who are experiencing irregular cycles, painful periods, or ovulation issues. Acupuncture restores the body’s hormonal balance, which improves conception chances and prepares the body for a healthy pregnancy.
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Endometriosis
Mind & body
The Impact of Stress on Fertility
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Stress works against conception
When the body is in fight or flight mode, it automatically prioritises essential functions — and conceiving can be one of the first things to shut down.
The stress of an unsuccessful pregnancy increases the cortisol in a woman cortisol levels in a woman’s body.It throws their hormones out of balance. When the body is in that fight or flight mode, it automatically prioritises essential functions and often shuts down anything that is non-essential. Unfortunately, this can create a cycle where stress itself becomes a barrier to conception.
It takes time to build stress and anxiety , and it also takes time to deactivate the fight or flight mode and regulate everything. The process requires patience but has a high success rate of in helping women become pregnant.
Acupuncture positively impacts cortisol levels by regulating them, balancing the endocrine system and promoting relaxation. Fertility acupuncture therapy can help women experience better emotional and physical readiness for conception during their fertility journey.
Learn more about assisted fertility acupuncture in Markham.
Acupuncture provides beneficial effects for men who want to improve their fertility journey. Partners or fathers-to-be could consult their family doctor or urologist to confirm if they can opt for a fertility acupuncture treatment. The treatment enhances sperm health while managing testosterone levels and decreasing stress. Acupuncture proves to be an essential supplementary therapy for couples experiencing fertility challenges because it enhances sperm production and movement, according to certain scientific studies.
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How Acupuncture Helps
A supplementary therapy that supports both partners — enhancing sperm health, balancing hormones and easing stress.
Insurance coverage
Sophie is a Registered Acupuncturist, so treatments are covered by many extended health insurance plans.
Please refer to your employer’s benefits package summary for coverage details.