Dr. Zhao TCM Help Infertility
• It's a myth that relaxing
or "giving it time" will
overcome infertility.
• At least half of couples
who seek treatment for
infertility will get
pregnant
• Worldwide, more than 3
million babies have now
been born through in
vitro fertilization (IVF).
• Dr. Zhao TCM help fertility
in man and women.
Symptoms of Infertility
• The main sign of infertility
is after a year of trying to
conceive unsuccessfully.
• If the woman is over age 35
and hasn't conceived after
trying for six months or has
an irregular menstrual
cycle, it's best to see a
doctor as soon as possible.
• The man should be
evaluated, too. Male
infertility is just as common
as female infertility.
Male Infertility
• In about 40% of infertile
couples, the cause is
traced to the man.
Common problems
include:
• Low sperm count
• Poor sperm motility
• Malformed sperm
• Blocked sperm ducts
Dr. Zhao TCM Help Male’s
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Low sperm count.
Poor sperm motility.
Malformed sperm.
Blocked sperm ducts.
Dr. Zhao TCM and
acupuncture can help
male’s problems in 3-6
months.
• Before and after test.
Female Infertility
• In another 40% of cases,
the woman is diagnosed
with a problem, such as:
• Irregular ovulation
(release of eggs)
• Blocked fallopian tubes
• Abnormalities in the
cervix or uterus
• In about 20% of infertile
couples, no cause can be
found.
Acupuncture for Infertility?
• Every week, some
couples are trying Dr.
Zhao TCM to address
infertility.
• Research suggests
acupuncture may
improve sperm quality,
improve blood flow to
the uterus, normalize
ovulation, and boost IVF
success rates.
Natural Ways to Boost Fertility
• Dr. Zhao’s Yin-Yang,
Blood capsules can
improve lining of uterus,
normalize ovulation and
balance hormone.
• Quit smoking and alcohol.
Smoking reduces fertility
and has a documented
impact on pregnancy
rates. In one study, men
who stopped smoking
saw their sperm counts
climb 800%.
Irregular Ovulation
• Irregular ovulation accounts
for about a third of all cases
of infertility.
• To find out when you're
ovulating (and determine
the best time for sex), you
can use over-the-counter
ovulation tests. These
detect a hormonal surge
that occurs 12 to 36 hours
before the ovary releases an
egg. If the tests never yield
a positive result, consult
your doctor.
Fertility Drugs
• If your doctor determines
you're not ovulating normally,
fertility drugs can help. The
most common choice is
clomiphene citrate, better
known by the brand names
Clomid and Serophene.
• About half of women who take
clomiphene will get pregnant,
usually within three cycles.
• By causing the release of more
than one egg at a time, Clomid
increases the chances of
multiple births.
Injectable Hormones
• If you don't get pregnant
after taking clomiphene
for six months, your
doctor may recommend
injections of fertility
hormones.
• Of those who ovulate,
about half become
pregnant. Like
clomiphene, injectable
hormones increase the
chances of becoming
pregnant with multiples.
Surgery for Blocked Fallopian Tubes
• Some women have trouble
getting pregnant because scar
tissue prevents eggs from
traveling down the fallopian
tubes.
• This scarring can be caused by
endometriosis, the
overgrowth of tissue that lines
the uterus, a history of pelvic
infections, or previous
surgeries.
• Acupuncture and herbs may
unblocked the fallopian to get
pregnant for some women.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• In this procedure, the sperm
is placed directly into the
woman's uterus while she is
ovulating. This reduces the
distance the sperm must
swim to reach the egg. IUI is
often used in combination
with drugs that stimulate
ovulation.
• Dr. Zhao TCM can improve
lining of uterus to increase
pregnancy rates.
IUI With Donor Sperm
• If the man has few
healthy sperm, IUI can
be done using sperm
from a donor.
• IUI with donor sperm
has a very high success
rate in fertile women
with Dr. Zhao TCM help.
• The pregnancy rates are
over 80%.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• IVF offers the egg and
sperm combining in a
lab.
• The growing embryos
are then placed inside
the uterus.
• With Dr. Zhao TCM
help, your uterus lining
is already thick enough
and hormone balance
ready.
IVF With ICSI
• When a man's sperm count is
extremely low or the sperm don't
move well, they may not be able
to fertilize an egg without help.
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
(ICSI) is inserting a single sperm
directly into an egg.
• The resulting embryos are then
transferred to the uterus through
the normal IVF procedure.
• With Dr. Zhao TCM help, your
uterus lining is already thick
enough and hormone balance
ready.
IVF With Donor Eggs
• Women who are over 40, have
poor egg quality, or have not
had success with previous IVF
cycles may consider IVF with
donor eggs. This involves
combining the husband's
sperm with another woman's
eggs. If the procedure is
successful, the wife becomes
pregnant with a baby who is
biologically related to her
husband but not herself.
• With Dr. Zhao TCM help, your
uterus lining is already thick
enough and hormone balance
ready.