Female and Male Fertility
Specialty
A Holistic Approach to Fertility Challenges
Millions of couples in the United States face the challenge of infertility. In approximately one-third of subfertile couples, the issue lies solely with the male partner, one third involves both partners facing fertility issues and only in one-third of couples does the sole cause of infertility lie with the female partner.
It’s important to recognize that in most cases BOTH partners have some degree of subfertility. For example, she may have irregular cycles and diminished ovarian reserve, while he may have borderline low sperm count or poor morphology. In many situations, his semen analysis is NORMAL, but his testing will not include a DNA fragmentation test or other tests demonstrating sperm function. In such common scenarios, optimal results are achieved when BOTH partners work towards enhancing their health and fertility.
Fertility Enhancehment
The Importance of Sperm Health
It makes logical sense that it takes two to make a baby. However, many couples do not realize the importance of sperm health. While women’s age is frequently deemed a cause of infertility, miscarriage and autism rates increase as men age. Also, dietary choices and weight can affect sperm health and the chances of conception. In fact, sperm DNA integrity has a profound impact on embryo quality.
Taking Control of Male Fertility
Just as women can take back control of their fertility, so can men! Research studies show that acupuncture and East Asian fertility treatments can significantly improve fertility parameters in men such as sperm count, morphology and motility, as well as normalize male fertility hormones.
Understanding the Fertility Curve
The ancient Chinese text, The Su Wen tells us that at menarche, fertility awakens, at approximately age 14. Fertility peaks at age 21 and continues in an upward curve through age 28. At approximately 35 for many women, unless intentional steps are taken to alter this curve, subtle hormonal shifts may occur making it more difficult for women to fall pregnant.
The Significance of Age 35
This is one landing point that Classical Chinese practitioners and Western reproductive endocrinologists agree upon. The age “35” is important. However, it is critical to understand that unlike the Western tradition’s perspective, Chinese medicine theory tells us that your chronological age and your fertile age can be different.
Shifting Your Fertile Age
While you can never change your chronological age, through diet and lifestyle changes, acupuncture treatments, and herbal formulas, with Dr. Rozenn’s guidance, changing your fertile age is possible. Women can shift their hormone profiles, increase their ovarian reserve, resolve PCOS and endometriosis and improve their overall fertile potential.
Expertise in Fertility Enhancement
With experience taking care of couples, single people, the LGBTQ+ population, and all people desiring to become parents, Dr. Rozenn is well-versed in enhancing male and female fertility. She offers expertise in treating issues such as poor seminal values: low sperm count, morphology, motility, and poor DNA fragmentation levels. Women can benefit from her knowledge of how to address specific impediments to pregnancy such as hormonal imbalances, (PCOS, thyroid disorders, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, as well as the frustrating diagnosis of “unexplained infertility”. Additionally, her deep understanding of East Asian medicine’s techniques can guide you towards shifting your fertile age and potential.
Take the Next Step Towards Parenthood
Meet Dr. Maureen Rozenn
Meet with the fertility specialist, Dr. Maureen Rozenn. She was the first female Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to become a board certified fertility specialist in the country. As a professor, researcher, author and clinician, she will address your individual needs as you prepare to become a parent.
Improving Male Fertility: The Science Behind Acupuncture
A study conducted in Germany sheds light on the efficacy of acupuncture for male infertility. This research evaluated men receiving acupuncture treatment vs. those who did not receive acupuncture. Men in the treatment group had a significant increase in sperm quality in all parameters except volume. These researchers wanted to rule out the placebo effect. Therefore they included psychological testing in their study. Remarkably, the changes the treatment group experienced were proven to stem from the treatment, not their belief systems. This indicates that the positive effects of acupuncture on sperm quality are not merely placebo.
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