Not being able to conceive a child is one of the most depressing things that can happen to a woman. Good thing, there are fertility treatments nowadays that can help stimulate the process of childbirth and fight infertility.
At Thomson Chinese Medicine, we combine western treatments with Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM to boost fertility in both genders in Singapore. We first started in 2009 as a fertility clinic which supports patients undergoing IVF and eventually, our medical services evolved into a multi-disciplinary practice that caters the health concerns all patients of different ages.
TCM for Fertility
Our physicians have an extensive background and experience in various TCM treatments for fertility. They can use TCM as a standalone treatment for you to conceive naturally, and at the same time, it can also be used as an extra treatment along with conventional fertility treatments. Here are some of our TCM treatments for fertility:
· Acupuncture
Acupuncture helps improve the processes of three body systems: Circulatory, Endocrine and Nervous. All three systems are interconnected thus each of their improvements can greatly contribute to the success of conceiving a child.
How can acupuncture help? First, it clears out the blockages in your blood flow by inserting extremely thin needles at your “acupoints”. This helps prevent blood stasis and promotes better blood flow. An ample amount of blood will then flow at your uterus and ovaries, therefore, making the endometrial lining thicker, and at the same time, improving the quality of your eggs. Next, it regulates the hormonal levels in your endocrine system thus increasing the chances of pregnancy. Lastly, it balances the hypothalamus, pituitary and reproductive glands which helps reduce the stress levels in your body. Stress oftentimes become a major problem which inhibits pregnancy.
· Chinese Medicine
Majority of the ingredients used in Chinese Medicine for fertility are parts of the plants or herbs. Some medicines also include animal and mineral products to enhance their medicinal effects. These Chinese Medicines have five types of flavor in which each flavor has a different effect:
o Sweet – harmonises the body systems
o Salty – drains the lymphatic system
o Pungent – regulates blood flow
o Sour – has astringent properties
o Bitter – reduces “dampness” in the body
Just like Acupuncture, Chinese Medicines also help restore the balance and energy in the body because it regulates the flow of blood and energy.
· Cupping and Gua-Sha
Cupping and Gua-Sha are both traditional Chinese practices that use a tool (ex. a cup or a stone) that can eliminate the tensions in your muscles. This helps increase the blood flow in your body. With better blood flow, there is a high chance for you to get pregnant.
Before administering the treatment, our physicians will first discuss the nuances of the ancient TCM diagnostics of Yin-Yang, Zang-Fu and the Five Elements and Meridians so that you can better understand how your body works and how will their TCM treatments help cure the problems in your body. The discussion also includes health tips that can improve your lifestyle.
So, if you are having pregnancy woes and infertility issues, visit our fertility clinic in Singapore and consult our physicians for a TCM fertility treatment.
