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Acupuncture can improve the chances of concieving naturally.


Thinking of starting a family?

With luck, you will have no difficulties in concieving. There are however, a number of conditions that can reduce your chances of conception. These include:

  • Irregular periods.
  • Stress.
  • Addicted to coffee? Alcohol? Smoking? Recreational drugs?
  • Frequent use of painkillers.
  • Regularly use of antidepressants or antihistamines (e.g. for hayfever).
  • Male fertility issues.

Irregular periods


Irregular and/or infrequent periods can reduce the chances of conception. If you have recently come off the pill this too can reduce your chances of concieving.

Acupuncture can help regulate periods.

Stress


Stressful times can have a knock on effect on your periods, on ovulation or just your libido in general.

Acupuncture can help improve sleep, calm digestion, improve energy and calm emotions.


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Coffee, alcohol, medicines and recreational drugs can reduce your fertility.


Reducing drugs/alcohol/ smoking/coffee

  • Evidence suggests that antidepressants, painkillers and antihistamines may reduce your fertility, but before changing any prescribed medication you should consult your Doctor.
  • If you are are having problems concieving and you are a coffee drinker, consider reducing your intake. Research studies suggest that drinking coffee can reduce fertility.
  • Alcohol. Excessive intake of alcohol can reduce the chances of conception.

  • Smoking tobacco or marijuana have long been associated with low fertility.

How can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can help you reducing your need for the medication by calming your mind and for controlling the discomfort associated with migraines or joint pain for example. It is important however, not to change any prescribed medications without talking to your Doctor first.

Acupuncture can help with the craving that is often associated with trying to reduce dependance on alcohol or recreational drugs. For either of these you may need help from a support group or counselling.

Male fertility issues


Contributors to a reduction in fertility include

  • Tight clothing, high environmental temperture in your working environment
  • Alcohol, smoking and the use of recreational drugs
  • Some prescribed medicines

Acupuncture can reduce the side effects of stress (e.g. poor sleep, low energy, problem digestion) and can help reduce your alcohol, smoking or recreational drugs.

Combined with a good diet, possibly using supplements and getting enough rest, you should see an improvement in fertility within 6 – 12 months.

Temperature and mucous chart guidance


If you need training and guidance using temperature and mucous charts this will be provided as part of an acupuncture session. If you would prefer to have this support without acupuncture you can book with me for a 30 min training session. Cost £25.

Nutrition analysis.


A hair analysis can be organised for you (and ideally your partner). This will provide details about your mineral and heavy metal levels within your body. Not enough minerals and too high a level of metals can reduce fertility.

This will be offered as part of an acupuncture session if it seems necessary. The cost for one analysis is £55. For a couple £95. If you would like to use this service without acupuncture book with me for a 30 min session. Cost £25.

What does it cost? How long is a treatment?


The initial consultation and treatment is £50. Follow up treatments are £40. They take about 45 mins – 1 hour. Acupuncture has a cumulative effect, so the length and frequency of treatment will depend on your individual issues, but 2 - 3 months of weekly treatment would not be unusual for fertility related conditions.

To make an appointment call me on 07841 203412
or email annya@annya-stoddart.co.uk