In the United States, an estimated 15% of the population falls into the category of being unable to conceive. Couples often look to the woman first for problems. However, in 40% of fertility cases, sperm abnormalities are either a factor or the factor. The average ejaculate sample contains almost 200 million sperm. Despite this incredible number, only a few dozen sperm actually reach the egg for a chance at penetration. It is for this reason that sperm numbers must be so high, just to have a slight chance at reaching the vicinity of the egg traveling down the fallopian tube. If both partners have fertility issues, it seems a miracle that conception ever takes place! While Western medicine ca
Chinese medicine has a long successful history of promoting fertility, with records of herbal therapy dating as far back as 200 AD. One of the major reasons for this is the emphasis on preserving Jing or Kidney Essence. So what is Jing, and how is it connected to your fertility? According to traditional Chinese medicine, Jing is stored in the Kidneys (the Organ system in Chinese medicine most intimately connected to the endocrine or hormonal system) and is the most dense physical matter within the body. It is said to be the material basis for the physical body and is yin in nature, which means it nourishes, fuels, and cools the body. The ancient Chinese believed that we are born with a fixe
There are many reasons a person might seek out The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage (ATMAT). One of the most prominent reasons is to see if it can improve fertility, particularly for women with unexplained infertility and/or women seeking a more natural approach to fertility challenges. The idea in general is that through the massage there is an improvement in the circulation of blood and lymph throughout the pelvic region. If the uterus is displaced off to one side or toward the sacrum or lower in the pelvic bowel than is optimal, then there is potential for it to affect the blood flow in the area the uterus is leaning against, if not well centered. Many ligaments and muscles ho
Chinese herbs have been used for thousands of years to treat an array of ailments including infertility. In fact, fertility management is highly researched in China, and studies are revealing Chinese herbal formulas to be safe and effective in treating infertility with no side effects. Current research shows that Chinese medicine averages 70% effectiveness in all infertility cases for both men and women versus stand alone IVF procedures with a 20% effectiveness rate. To learn more about this recent clinical study review, including 1851 women participants, click here. In addition to being highly effective, Chinese herbs are less invasive and more cost-effective in treating infertility. They a
