Being able to start of family can be an impossible dream for many couples. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which include acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatments, has been effective in helping both men and women for hundreds of years..
Recent archaeological searches In China have found evidence that Oriental medicine treated gynaecological conditions ,including infertility nearly 2000 years ago
Whatever the cause of the problem, for the couples who have always contemplated having children, the efforts to become pregnant while the biological clock is winding down can be both physically exhausting and highly distressing.
In many cases, acupuncture alone, or in combination with Chinese herbal medicine can treat the root cause of infertility, and prepare men and women for pregnancy.
Why choose fertility acupuncture
Acupuncture can help balance hormones that affect reproduction, ease pain by relieving blockages ,and improve uterine blood flow by regulating hormones regulation in the nervous system.
Chinese herbal medicine can clear heat, ,or dispel cold build up in the lower abdomen, thus increasing women’s fertility levels, and the chance of successful pregnancy
When used in conjunction with IVF, several medicalstduies have shown that Chinese medicine before and after the Eggcollection and Embryo transfer procedures can significantly increase the chances of conception.
In male fertility, Acupuncture can significantly improve sperm numbers, sizes and mobilities thus increasing the chance go successful implantation
Acupuncture is also very beneficial in most cases of male Erectile Dysfunction (EDP
Meet Olivier Lejus
Olivier Lejus is a registered acupuncturist with over 23 years of clinical experience. He holds both a Master of Health Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a Bachelor of Health Science degree in in Acupuncture from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
Olivier has undertaken post graduates studies In both Japan and Australia. He has been a university lecturer for many years, worked in a fertility clinic in Sydney CBD , written many articles, and conducted seminars on women’s health, and female and male infertilty.
My personal approach to Fertility acupuncture
The first step in treating female infertility is regulating the hormonal condition of the female patient during the menstrual cycle . This should address any irregularities such as , uneven cycle, pain, bloating, breast soreness, excess bleeding and emotional disturbances on the onset and during the menses.,as they pose obstacles to a regular pregnancy.
My role is to examine all these aspects and conduct the best individualised treatment for your condition. This involved palpation the abdomen, limbs and various wrist pulses, and looking at the tongue to identify the root of your condition. Bases on this assessment, I will selected needle the most appropriate 4 to 6 acupuncture points.
As in all forms of medicine, people react differently to acupuncture. Therefore monitoring your body’s response during treatment is important to ensure you are not being over, or under treated .If you need Chinese herbal medicine as well, my advanced training lets me choose the best formula for your condition. The herbal medicine prescribed in capsule form, which is affordable and easy to take.
What can I expect in my first consultation
The initial consultation lasts seventy five minutes,.You will be asked for your recent fertility test results ,including the hormonal levels, egg reserve ,iron levels ,medical and menstrual history,as well as you male’s partner fertility results.
Other question will concern your general health including digestion , sleep, headaches, eyes, ears, skin, general circulation, immunity, and emotions.
This will be followed by the acupuncture treatment described in the Patient Care and Comfort section above
Fertility for Women
According to the Traditional Chinese medicine framework.the main factors affecting a woman’s fertility are constitution /genetic inheritance, diet, and emotions. poor health can ;eat to a weak kidney.
This organ is crucial for controlling hormonal changes and managing body’s temperature regulation. either a excess intake of either Cold ( salads, raw vegetables, etc) of Hot (meat, spices, alcohol) generating foods can affect the flow of blood to the reproductive organs , and the function of the Stomach , Spleen ,and Liver organs.
Finally, emotional disturbances such as stress, anxiety, or depression can affect the functioning of the liver, heart and spleen and they ability to supply the body, and reproductive organs with nutrients and blood , S Specific acupuncture points on the channels of these affected organs can have a regulating action to dispel these umbalances
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Patient Care & Comfort
A regular treatment routine consists of a 10-15 minutes consultation followed by a physical treatment on a therapeutic table. After your the completion of your consultation, you will be asked to lay down on your back fully clothed , with bare feet. while your body will be drapped and kept warm at all times. In most cases, only your arms , lower legs and feet will be uncovered during the treatment, as the majority of acupuncture points are on the limbs.
Acupuncture has a relaxing effect on the nervous system which soften very enjoyable. Want my patients to consider their regular treatment a temporary escape from the stress and bustle of their normal life. Sometimes a short pricking sensation when the needle is inserted might be fel, but if you find your uncomfortable at nay time, please mention it andth offending needle will be removed immediately.
How successful is it
Once again. it depends on your condition. Keep in mind that acupuncture, or herbal medicine alone will not be able to help you if you have any physical problems such as, abnormalities of the ovaries, uterus or Fallopian tubes which might require surgery.
Otherwise, if there are not physical impairments, and a regular treatment routine is followed, a 70 % chance of successful pregnancy is realistic. This is a very competitive option, both in success rate, and affordabiltity with the Western medicine options , including IVF treatments.
Fertility for Men
Most people would be surprised to know that the male partner can be the causing factor of nearly forty per cent of pregnancies. Modern lifestyle, long term exposure to industrial chemicals, in combination with genetics and age can affective male ability to produce offsprings
Lifestyle factors such as excess alcohol intake, present or past recreational drug abuse, medications, and poor diet can affect the sperm numbers, shape, size and mobility.
Research has shown that acupuncture can increase the numbers of normal sperms while decreasing the numbers of structural defectsI can also be very beneficial in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) .
How long will it take me to get pregnant ?
I will depend on your personal condition. Any obstacles to pregnancy, such as increasing age, emotional factors and hormonal factors such as period pain , irregularity of menstrual cycle, excess or deficient menstrual bleeding will have to be corrected first. As a general rule, it can take from between three to six months or regular weekly or twice monthly treatments.
Can I claim a rebate on my health fund
Yes, since Olivier Lejus is fully government (AHPRA) accredited as both an acupuncturist and a Chinese herbal practitioner. You should be able to claim a rebate if these modalities are included in your private cover.