Acupuncture points for infertility

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Posted by Saravanan V

Hi. :) 

Today i will write about acupuncture points for infertility. 
so i will add some basic details about infertility.


what is infertility?
Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed after a couple has had one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse, or if the woman has suffered from multiple miscarriages and the woman is under 35 years of age. If the woman is over 35 years old, it is diagnosed after 6 months of unprotected, well-timed intercourse.

who gets it?
Infertility is a medical problem. Approximately 30% of infertility is due to a female factor and 30% is due to a male factor. In the balance of the cases, infertility results from problems in both partners or the cause of the infertility cannot be explained.


Causes of infertility in women

Conditions affecting a woman’s fertility can include:
  • 1. damage to the Fallopian tubes
  • 2. ovulatory problems
  • 3. endometriosis
  • 4. conditions affecting the uterus
  • 5. a combination of factors
  • 6. no identifiable reason.

Other factors that may play a part include:

  1. 1. Age – female fertility declines sharply after the age of 35
  2. 2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  3. 3. gynecological problems such as previous ectopic pregnancy or having had more  than one miscarriage
  4. 4. medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and thyroid and bowel diseases
  5. 5. lifestyle factors such as stress, being overweight or underweight, and smoking.

Causes of infertility in men

Conditions that may result in infertility include:
  • 1.  low sperm count or quality
  •  2. problems with the tubes carrying sperm
  •  3. problems getting an erection
  •  4. problems ejaculating.

Acupuncture points for male and female. (both)

Numerous studies show that acupuncture cansuccessfully stimulate ovulation and normalise dysfunctuion of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis in patients with anovulation disorder,  as well as optimising endometrial receptivity by increasing uterine and ovarian blood flow, and treating endocrine dysfunctional infertility.

Note: When treating infertility cases it is imperative that the male partner receive a sperm analysis. Regardless, it may be beneficial for both partners to receive regular treatments.

Attempt 1.  

Cold in the Uterus
Signs & Symptoms:
1. Patient will likely appear pale, delayed menstruation w/dark dilute flow, pain a/or coldness of the lower abdomen which improves with the application of heat, aversion to cold, cold limbs, may also have weak back/knees a/or profuse clear urination
2. Tongue: Pale
3. Pulse: Deep, slow

1. Treatment Points:
 Valaskatagis Point Selection:
 CV 5 
 CV 2 
 CV 4 
 GV 4 
 KD 3 

 Maciocia Point Selection:
 CV 2 
 CV 4 
 GV 4 
 KD 7 
 UB 23 - KD 



Attempt 2.


Blood Stagnation w/Phlegm - Excess Condition
        Signs & Symptoms:

1. Patient is likely to be overweight, irregular menstruation w/clotting, delayed most likely, chest a/or hypochondriac distention, irritability, palpitation, dizziness, profuse sticky leukorrhea.
2. Tongue: White greasy coat w/purple spots
3.  Pulse: Deep, wiry

2.Treatment Points:
 Valaskatagis Point Selection:
  CV 3 
 ST 30 
 KD 13 
 ST 40 
 SP 6 
 If discharge - SP 9
Maciocia Point Selection:

 CV 3 
    ST 28 
 SP 9 
 SP 6 
 CV 9 
 LU 7 w/KD 6 
 ST 30 
  KD 14 
 UB 32 
 TH 5 w/GB 41 
 Treatment for Blocked Fallopian Tubes
 Use large needles stimulation from positive CV 4 to negative UB 32


Attempt 3.


KD Yang Deficiency
Signs & Symptoms:
1. Irregular menstruation w/scanty pinkish Blood, weak back a/or knees, fatigue, dizziness.
2. Tongue: Thin white coat
3. Pulse: Deep, thin, particularly weak in the KD position

3. Treatment Points:
Valaskatagis Point Selection:
 This is a general treatment for KD Deficiency (i.e. not strongly Yin or Yang)
 UB 23
 KD 13 
  KD 2
 KD 3
 CV 4 
 If dizziness a/or tinnitus - TH 17
 If weak back a/or knees - KD 10

  Maciocia Point Selection:
 KD 13
 KD 3 
 UB 23 
 UB 52 
 KD 6 w/LU 7 -
 CV 8 
 CV 4 
 GV 4 


Attempt 4

 KD Yin Deficiency
 Signs & Symptoms:

1.  Irregular menstruation, sore back, constipation, mallor flush, night sweats, heat in the 5 palms, insomnia, dry throat, dizziness, vertigo
2. Tongue: Red w/no coat
3. Pulse: Floating, empty, rapid

   4.  Treatment Points:
 Maciocia Point Selection:
 CV 4 
 CV 7 
 KD 3 
 KD 13 
 LU 7 w/KD 6 
 SP 6 
 UB 52 


Attempt 5

Blood Deficiency
Signs & Symptoms:
1. Delayed menstruation w/scanty, pinkish flow, emaciation, sallow complexion, fatigue, dizziness, may also have palpitations a/or insomnia if HT Blood is deficient
2. Tongue: Pale, possibly swollen
 3. Pulse: Deep, thin, weak

5. Treatment Points:
Valaskatagis Point Selection:
 CV 4 
 KD 13
 SP 6 
 ST 36
 UB 18
 UB 20
 If signs of hot Blood - SP 10
 If insomnia/palpitations - HT 7
 If dizziness - GV 20

 Maciocia Point Selection:
 Same Points as above plus the following
 UB 23 - KD Shu
 UB 17 - hui meeting of the Blood, instead of UB 18 above

All infertility acupuncture points images i will update soon. 


Thanks.
SaroEpic.

This five attempt enough. 

The information collected from yinyang site, medicinenet, resolve.org.
St. John, Meredith: New England School of Acupuncture, Etiology and Pathology Lecture Notes
Valaskatgis, Peter: New England School of Acupuncture, Etiology and Pathology Lecture Notes





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