Category Archives: Fertility & IVF Support

Acupuncture for Male infertility

Male infertility refers to a sexually mature male’s inability to impregnate a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40–50% of infertility.  Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm.   Chinese medicine approaches to  Male Infertility In China, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been […]

Carly’s success journey getting pregnant with PCOS

” After being diagnosed with PCOS and struggling with fertility issues for 2 years, I decided to take a holistic approach to my health issues and visit Dr Han. I opted for a course of acupuncture and herbs initially.

Trying to conceive? We could help

If you have been trying to conceive for 6 – 12 months without success you are probably starting to wonder why it’s not happening? You may have had some tests – and maybe there is an obvious reason or maybe not. There are a number of ways Chinese medicine may be able to help you. […]

Acupuncture work for menstrual cramps

Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Up to 20% of women suffer from cramping severe enough to interfere with daily activities – and many menstruating women grimace through their pain in silence. For women who do speak up, their pain is often downplayed or ignored.

Acupuncture doubles chance of having a baby with IVF, study suggests

A British study, running by Homerton University Hospital in London, involved 160 couples suffering from fertility problems, found that rates of success were twice as high among those having acupuncture treatment.  Researchers found the women became more relaxed after time was invested in them.

Chinese herbs ‘better than drugs at relieving menstrual tension’

Daily Mail report:   A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.

PCOS – A Chinese Medicine Diet and Lifestyle Approach

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), affects 5-10% of women in North America and is the leading cause of ovulatory based infertility. Women with PCOS are known to have high levels of male hormones (androgens), which interfere with the normal production of female hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Many women with pcos will experience some or all […]

Woman with infertility saw a Chinese Herbalist and gave birth to triplets!

Mirror reports: Karen Styles and her fiance Tony Maynard had endured two failed rounds of fertility treatment and were steeling themselves for a third when she fell pregnant naturally by trying Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Karen and Tony believe that the 2,000-year-old Chinese herbal remedy seemed to do the trick.