Fertility
Fertility Treatment and
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Calgary
Today, more and more women and men are seeking fertility treatment in hopes of conceiving. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a great deal to offer in this area. Interestingly, it has been treating gynecological conditions and infertility for nearly 700 years (Fuke– as the discipline is called). At Contrast Healthcare & Acupuncture, our goal is to improve your chances of a natural conception, or to support you in your fertility treatments of IVF or IUI. We use fertility treatment plans customized to the individual, including herbal formulas, acupuncture, and sometimes cupping and moxibustion (moxa). To increase the effectiveness of the treatment, we also offer dietary and lifestyle advice using the principles of TCM theory. Whether you are looking to enhance your chances to conceive naturally, looking for support throughout IVF or IUI, or wanting to prepare your body before trying to conceive, Traditional Chinese Medicine has much to offer.
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Conditions that can be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine to increase fertility:
- Unexplained infertility
- Endometriosis
- Ovulatory disorders
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine fibroids, Polyps, Cysts
- Immune-factors
- Luteal phase defect
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Advanced maternal age
- Male factor infertility
- Menstrual cycle irregularities
- Painful periods (Dysmenorrhea)
- IVF & IUI support
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Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Formulas
At Contrast Healthcare & Acupuncture, we use a combination of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas that are customized to the needs of each person. We have an on-site herbal pharmacy where we prepare your formulas right in the clinic. At your first appointment, we will do an in-depth assessment and create a treatment plan based on your individual needs. The initial assessment will also include your first acupuncture treatment. Usually weekly or bi-weekly acupuncture will be recommended along with taking a herbal formula daily.
