How does acupuncture boost fertility?
It is thought that the increased blood flow helps boost fertility by stimulating the ovaries to produce healthy eggs as well as enriching the endometrial lining in the uterus. The rich endometrial lining helps to ensure the eggs will be held to term. Acupuncture also helps to relax the uterus and stop contractions, so blood flow increases and an embryo successfully implants. Huffman explains that acupuncture fertility treatment helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and opens the pathways to the brain that play a key role in “emitting the proper hormones at the right time”. Furthermore, as Huffman has experienced in her practice, couples experiencing infertility are under immense stress. Acupuncture helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation. In fact, she says that most people become so relaxed while receiving treatment that they go into an “alpha dreamlike sleep” as the body’s endorphins are released. This relaxation response may continue for up to a week. What to expect during an a
