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In our latest blog post, Dr. Sheena Vaughan ( Chinese medicine practitioner) discusses how you can boost your chances of getting pregnant with PCOS Naturally.
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Can you get pregnant with PCOS?
The question on the lips of so many Australian women today is, ‘Can you get pregnant with PCOS?’
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects up to 20% of Australian women and can cause great distress to many couples wishing to fall pregnant.
PCOS is mainly a disease of the hormones, and not so much the ovaries themselves. If the hormone levels associated with PCOS can be brought down or controlled, the ovaries may be able to resume functioning normally.
Each month, we see numerous women seeking acupuncture at our Melbourne Chinese medicine clinic, who are wondering if they can still get pregnant with PCOS.
These women are often seriously worried they will not be able to fall pregnant, as they have often been told by their primary healthcare provider that it will be very difficult to get pregnant fast with PCOS without using fertility drugs.
The cause of PCOS in Chinese medicine
Fortunately for you, there is a clear cause of PCOS in Chinese medicine, and therefore we can treat it according to the presenting disharmony.
PCOS is seen in Chinese medicine as a deficiency of the kidney energies ( Kidney Yang) and damp and phlegm accumulation. This can also appear with stasis of blood ( painful periods, clots and cramping, or just yuck abdominal pain).
Although this explanation won’t mean much to a lot of people, it is an issue we here at Qi Medicine work with frequently in our clinic and for which we have some very clear treatment protocols.
How do we help our clients diagnosed with PCOS?
We work closely with our clients and are effectively a health coach through the process of reaching optimal health.
Whilst taking a Chinese medicine approach to wellness, we also coach them on diet, lifestyle, and support their emotional wellbeing through the healing journey. It is important to have a health practitioner guiding you through your fertility journey, as sometimes it can be a difficult and confusing road.
Although addressing the underlying cause PCOS can take months with weekly treatment, for many, it is a worthwhile investment into their overall health and wellbeing.
Top tips on how to get pregnant with PCOS naturally
Here are some of the top ways you can regulate your ovulation naturally, without the use of fertility drugs.
Improve your diet:
Reduce portion sizes, improve the quality of foods, eliminate processed and junk food, include good fats like nuts, olive oil, and avocado, and limit bread, wheat products, and high GI foods.
Boost exercise:
There is much research to suggest that regular exercise 3-4 times per week, combined with a good diet, can help to regulate cycle health, and reduce PCOS symptoms.
Reduce to a healthy weight:
As PCOS is associated with poor insulin regulation (insulin helps you break down sugar in your diet) losing weight can help with the symptoms of PCOS, and cycle regulation.
Reduce stress:
Stress can cause hormonal fluctuations, blood sugar irregularities, and also cause you to go into ‘flight or fight’ mode. When we are stressed, our reproductive system is less likely to be working at optimum, as it perceives our environment as ‘unsafe’.
What about acupuncture for PCOS?
If you are considering acupuncture for PCOS, here are some of the great effects Chinese medicine can have on your natural fertility:
Reduce stress leading to imbalanced hormones (which may cause ovarian cysts)
Reduce the pain associated with irregular periods or no ovulation
Regulate the stress on the nervous system caused by insulin resistance
Help alleviate the fatigue and sluggishness associated with PCOS
Be your health coach to guide you on the best diet and exercise choices for your body
Educate you on exactly what you need to do to maximize your chances of falling pregnant naturally including charting, male fertility, nutrients, and much more.
So, can you get pregnant with PCOS?
If you are looking to fall pregnant with PCOS without drugs, then helping your body get back into balance with Chinese medicine may be a good option.
At Qi Medicine, our female therapists are highly trained in women's health and fertility. We understand that infertility with PCOS can be a real struggle and cause a great deal of emotional pain and stress on a relationship. Let us help guide you through the fertility process, and help you be in the best fertility shape possible.
How to make acupuncture booking
Book online here or phone the clinic on (03) 8394 7665 to book your acupuncture treatment today.
