More encouraging news for women and couples struggling with infertility! A study published in the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology links the benefits of acupuncture when combined with IVF treatment cycles. Pregnancy more than doubled in the acupuncture group vs the control group that did not receive acupuncture. While the results of this study […]
Why male infertility is often ignored: Part 2
In one of our previous posts, Why is male infertility so often ignored?, we explored some of the cultural and societal reasons that male infertility is often ignored, as well as some of the repercussions. In this post, we discuss another very real reason male infertility is so often ignored: improper testing. At Collaborative Care, we often […]
Help for women with secondary infertility
Many women are surprised to find out that they have trouble conceiving a second child after they easily conceived their first — a condition known as “secondary infertility.” A CDC report based on the The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) estimate that more than 3 million women of childbearing age in the U.S. who have one […]
Collaborative Care accepting new acupuncture patients for fertility treatment
We at Collaborative Care are currently accepting new acupuncture patients for fertility treatment at our Southport strip and downtown locations. Whether you are just starting to try to conceive in your 30s or 40s, or you have undergone multiple failed IVF/FET rounds, or are somewhere in between, we are eager to talk with you about […]
Acupuncture provides pregnancy support for same-sex couples
Collaborative Care is proud to offer pregnancy support for same-sex couples who want to achieve pregnancy through In vitro fertilization (IVF) or Intrauterine insemination (IUI). While we have always provided our services to patients regardless of sexual orientation, it is all the more relevant after last month’s groundbreaking Supreme Court Ruling allowing same-sex marriage throughout the United States […]
New study shows link between infertility and stress
To be clear, STRESS IS NOT THE REASON YOU ARE NOT GETTING PREGNANT. And no, “just relaxing” won’t automatically get you pregnant. (See our previous blog post on infertility emotional support and what NOT to say to people struggling with infertility.) But stress is a component of overall health, and overall health is very important […]
Fertility acupuncture in downtown Chicago
Collaborative Care is pleased to offer our holistic treatment approach to fertility at our new, second location in downtown Chicago starting in June 2015: 180 N. Michigan, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60601 By appointment We are excited to offer our full range of fertility support services — including acupuncture, Chinese herb and diet consultation — at […]
Holistic approach to fertility treatment: empowering couples to conceive
Something to ponder: How can an aging couple in their 40’s produce better sperm and eggs than they did five years prior? In my clinical opinion, it’s called achieving a state of optimal health. – Acupuncture Today article: “Age and Fertility: Why We Should Worry Less About Age and More About Overall Health” We at […]
