Benefits of Acupuncture & Clinical Herbs for Infertility

By: Andrea Gurciullo, L.Ac., MTOM
Women and Men have discovered the fantastic benefits of our treatment. Acupuncture is a natural, safe and effective therapy for those who are facing infertility challenges and discomfort. If you wish to minimize medications, acupuncture and clinical herbs are an effective alternative and a great place to begin. This holistic treatment is both gentle and powerful in achieving results. We have multiple locations in Westchester committed to providing natural infertility solutions, and if necessary, we will support you through IUI and IVF treatments.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR INFERTILITY?
• Increases the blood flow to the uterus, thickening the lining and supporting implantation
• Balances the endocrine system and reproductive hormones
• Lowers stress levels
• Regulates menstruation and ovulation
• Benefits male factor infertility

WHAT HINDERS FERTILITY?
Stress:: Studies show that women with high stress levels are up to 93% less likely to conceive. Stress not only reduces blood flow to your reproductive organs, it can inhibit communication between your brain, pituitary and ovaries, creating a hormonal disconnect throughout your endocrine system. Acupuncture can help soothe your nervous system by releasing endorphins; thereby reversing the effects of stress and regulating hormones.

Hormonal Imbalances:: Acupuncture helps to regulate hormonal imbalances by starting at the source; the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-axis (HPOA), which is responsible for releasing the right hormones from your endocrine system in the appropriate amounts. Women faced with luteal phase defects, high FSH levels, low estrogen levels or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), especially benefit from this treatment.
Acupuncture is very effective for those who exhibit:
● Elevated FSH
● Advanced Maternal Age
● Poor Ovarian Response
● Poor Egg Quality
● Low Estradiol
● Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
● Anovulation
● Frequent Miscarriages
● Multiple Failed IUI/IVF Cycles
Male-Factor Infertility:: Men who are disadvantaged from reduced sperm count, or lack of sperm production can benefit from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Motility (how they swim), morphology (how they look) and amount (how many) can all be gained from acupuncture, and in particular from herbal remedies and proper supplementation. By remedying the underlying imbalances and increasing blood flow, acupuncture may improve sperm count, motility and morphology after only a few months.
Andrea is a licensed Acupuncturist in the states of New York and New Jersey. She is a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine who studied Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, graduating Magna Cum laude in 1998. She was also an associate professor at the college and studied extensively under Alex Tiberi, Dr Min Fan and Ted Kapchuck. Andrea is nationally certified in Chinese Herbal medicine and is currently enrolled in school to obtain her Doctorate in TCM. In addition, Andrea has earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. She offers Acupuncture, cupping, custom herbal formulas, gua sha and heat therapy.
Having been in practice for over two decades she has helped 1000s of individuals live the life they want to live.