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Integrative Fertility Care
Fertility Wellness
Although we are here to provide you with fertility services, Dr. Hosseinzadeh is a firm believer that total wellness is an essential component to maximize your success rates. Our approach is one of integrative fertility care for the mind, body and soul combining the best of Eastern Medicine and Western Medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been around for more than 3,000 years. It involves the placement of very small disposable sterile needles in specific areas of the body to promote the flow of energy (Qi). It is believed that in infertility, this flow of energy is blocked and acupuncture will restore the normal balance of energy.
It is known that acupuncture can increase the release of B-endorphin and serotonin in the central nervous system. The former can lead to an increase in the release of FSH and LH, which could enhance the ovarian production of estrogen. Acupuncture also decreases the stimulation of the nervous system with relaxing of the blood vessels, which leads to an increased blood flow to both ovaries and the uterus. The increased blood flow to the ovaries can potentially lead to increased delivery of the fertility drugs to the ovaries possibly resulting in a better response to fertility medications. The increased blood flow to the uterine lining can potentially improve embryo implantation.
It is also known that acupuncture can decrease stress and anxiety, which would be extremely helpful in patients undergoing fertility treatment. It has also been demonstrated that pregnancy rates are higher if acupuncture is performed pre-and-post embryo transfer.
Nutrition and Diet
More and more, scientists are discovering the importance of a healthy balanced diet and the potential repercussions an unhealthy lifestyle would have on your physical health, ranging from hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, to mood swings, irritability and fatigue. The optimal diet is one that eliminates simple carbohydrates, processed food, sugars and is one that is full of antioxidants, micronutrients and healthy monounsaturated fats. The guiding principal of a healthy diet is one, which stabilizes your blood sugar so as to avoid wide fluctuations of the blood sugar. It is these fluctuations that increasing the likelihood of insulin resistance and the predisposition to prediabetes and diabetes. We are pleased to make dietary recommendations for your specific needs.
Exercise
Exercise has long been known to improve blood flow to muscles delivering more oxygen and nutrients. It is thought that exercises such as yoga can increase the blood flow to the pelvis and increase the delivery of blood to the ovaries. Exercise is also an essential component of healthy living that can promote relaxation and a better quality of life.
Fertility Counseling Support
Consulting with mental health specialists such as licensed clinical social workers can help make your fertility journey easier. It is recommended that patients considering third party reproductive assistance undergo counseling. Such therapies can shed unique insight into the process that may not have been easily apparent to you. Counseling can also make decision making easier and give you coping mechanisms to deal with stress and family members. It is also important that you can seek counseling at any point in your fertility journey.
For a list of counselors please see Psychological Counseling.
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