Fertility Treatment Abroad

Fertility problems are often approached with noninvasive procedures, such as Clomid treatments, fertility treatment drugs designed to help stimulate and induce ovulation. Clomiphene titrate is successful in about 80% of women who experienced ovulation difficulties, although it may be less effective in older or heavy women.
Women who suffer from fertility problems during the ovulation process or during follicle development and ovulation are often good candidates for Ovulation Induction (OI). In this treatment, follicle-stimulating hormones are prescribed that help to stimulate follicle development and eggs within the ovary.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is more commonly known as Artificial Insemination. Medication is given to a woman at a fertility treatment center to stimulate multiple egg development. Insemination, or insertion of sperm from the male partner, into the uterus usually increases chances of fertilization.
In vitro fertilization is a method that assists reproduction through the union of a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm in a laboratory dish. After fertilization has occurred, the embryo is transferred to the woman’s uterus for implantation and development of a normal pregnancy process.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a fertility treatment that has been used since the early 1990s, most often with couples where male factors such as low sperm count or poor sperm quality. The process involves the injection of a sperm directly into a mature egg.

Infertility and Acupuncture

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

Podcasts and Videos

Welcome to my podcasts on infertility and acupuncture. You’ll find both fertility podcasts and videos with infertility tips, mini TCM lessons and interviews with fertility experts. The Fertility Acupuncturist Podcast is listed with iTunes. If you would like to download my podcast to your iPod, just search for “Amelia Hirota” in the podcast section of iTunes or go to The Fertility Acupuncturist Podcast to subscribe.

Introductory Fertility Podcast
In this episode Amelia Hirota gives an overview of The Fertility Acupuncturist Podcast, including the topics that will be covered in future shows. This series of podcasts promises to be full of infertility tips, personal stories and interviews with fertility experts (audio).

Infertility Success Stories
Every few weeks in the clinic I’m blessed to hear an infertility success story. These are the stories that keep me inspired and motivated to continue spreading the word about fertility acupuncture. In these videos I share 2 infertility success stories about patients that got pregnant naturally with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (video).

Chinese Medicine and Infertility
This is the video from the first incarnation of The Fertility Acupuncturist. In this video I introduce the main areas of this website and the principles of Chinese medicine that address infertility (video).

Fertility Consultations

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

1 Hour Consultation by Phone

Cost: $99.00
Description:With this program, you email me a completed questionnaire. We then schedule a time for your 1 hour phone consultation. This is a opportunity for you to ask any personal questions you may have. We will zero in on your fertility issues and work together to figure out the best plan for you. You will walk away with a number of personalized recommendations for you to enhance your fertility.

Why Fertility Consultations?

Fertility consultations save you time, heartache and money. Many of the people I consult with have been TTC (trying to conceive) for 1 - 5 years. Unfortunately, most people don’t have a plan, they don’t understand their fertility and they aren’t following a healthy preconception program. Some of these people have spent $1000’s of dollars on fertility services, procedures and drugs to no avail.

Most of my patients both online and in the clinic have told me that they wished they had scheduled a consultation with me at the onset of their attempts to get pregnant. Often they’ve been TTC (trying to conceive) for years by the time they purchase one of my fertility services. They are frustrated, angry, confused and losing hope. However, once we get started on a preconception plan and they start seeing their progress and reading their fertility signs, they again start believing in their ability to get pregnant.

Many patients get pregnant after 3-6 months of a preconception plan that includes acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, and lifestyle counseling. Many people that I work with have an acupuncturist, but their acupuncturist doesn’t specialize in treating fertility issues. I believe that with the right information, sub fertility can be enhanced and unexplained infertility can be explained and overcome. Please think about a consultation with me before moving on to fertility drugs or IVF. At the very least your body and your partner’s body will be in better shape to make a baby after you’ve followed my program for a few months.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Every product or service that you purchase from The Fertility Acupuncturist comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. We are confident that you will find our acupuncture and infertility teleclasses and consultations to be of the highest quality. However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, Contact Us for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Your privacy is important to The Fertility Acupuncturist. We do not share, rent or sell your email address or contact information. We value your privacy and you as a customer. You have our word! Please read though our complete Privacy Policy for further details.

Fertility Consultations

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

1 Hour Consultation by Phone

Cost: $99.00
Description:With this program, you email me a completed questionnaire. We then schedule a time for your 1 hour phone consultation. This is a opportunity for you to ask any personal questions you may have. We will zero in on your fertility issues and work together to figure out the best plan for you. You will walk away with a number of personalized recommendations for you to enhance your fertility.

2 Hour Consultation by Phone

Cost: $199.00
Description:With this program, you email me a completed questionnaire. We then schedule a time for your 2 hour phone consultation. This is a opportunity for you to ask any personal questions you may have. We will zero in on your fertility issues and work together to figure out the best plan for you. You will walk away with a number of personalized recommendations for you to enhance your fertility. I usually recommend a 2 hour phone consultation if you want to go over both male and female fertility or if there are complications like PCOS or endometriosis.

Additional Consultation Fees

If you’ve done a consultation with me and we’ve discussed further programs, this is where you purchase them.

Why Fertility Consultations?

Fertility consultations save you time, heartache and money. Many of the people I consult with have been TTC (trying to conceive) for 1 - 5 years. Unfortunately, most people don’t have a plan, they don’t understand their fertility and they aren’t following a healthy preconception program. Some of these people have spent $1000’s of dollars on fertility services, procedures and drugs to no avail.

Most of my patients both online and in the clinic have told me that they wished they had scheduled a consultation with me at the onset of their attempts to get pregnant. Often they’ve been TTC (trying to conceive) for years by the time they purchase one of my fertility services. They are frustrated, angry, confused and losing hope. However, once we get started on a preconception plan and they start seeing their progress and reading their fertility signs, they again start believing in their ability to get pregnant.

Many patients get pregnant after 3-6 months of a preconception plan that includes acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, and lifestyle counseling. Many people that I work with have an acupuncturist, but their acupuncturist doesn’t specialize in treating fertility issues. I believe that with the right information, sub fertility can be enhanced and unexplained infertility can be explained and overcome. Please think about a consultation with me before moving on to fertility drugs or IVF. At the very least your body and your partner’s body will be in better shape to make a baby after you’ve followed my program for a few months.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Every product or service that you purchase from The Fertility Acupuncturist comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. We are confident that you will find our acupuncture and infertility teleclasses and consultations to be of the highest quality. However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, Contact Us for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Your privacy is important to The Fertility Acupuncturist. We do not share, rent or sell your email address or contact information. We value your privacy and you as a customer. You have our word! Please read though our complete Privacy Policy for further details.

Acupuncture and Low Ovarian Reserve

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Shelley
(Seattle, WA)

Hi Amelia,
I am 40 and have been TTC #2 for a year. I conceived my first child at the age of 37 with the assistance of injectable fertility medications. I have a diagnosis, which in a nut shell means that my pituitary gland doesn’t work and therefore doesn’t produce the hormones needed for ovulation.

So I need ovulation induction assistance. I have actually had two pregnancies, the first ended in early miscarriage at 6 weeks. The second as I said was fine and I have a wonderful 2 year old.

We have been trying to conceive with the same injectable/ovulation induction cycles. We had 5 cycles fail, 3 were chemical pregnancies. So we switched to IVF and had a poor response with a high dose of medication. Only 2 follicles were in range and therefore we converted the cycle to an IUI.

I have also been diagnosed with low ovarian reserve with an AMH test. My question is since I can’t conceive naturally, whether or not acupuncture will help in my situation? Will it help with a better response to medications thereby producing more eggs with potentially good egg quality to have a healthy child?

Thank you for your assistance.
Shelley

Fertility Acupuncture

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

Maui office in Haiku, HI USA

Fertility acupuncture helps women and men enhance their fertility. I’ve found in the clinic that 90% of my patients who participate fully in my holistic program for a minimum of 6 months become pregnant. Read my patients’ success stories to hear how acupuncture and the principles of traditional Chinese medicine helped them get pregnant.

Contact Information

Amelia Hirota
Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
Three Treasures
718 Haiku Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
Phone: 808-579-6070

New England office in East Greenwich, RI USA

Contact Information

Amelia Hirota
Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
Center of Balance
234 Main St
East Greenwich, RI USA 02818
Phone: 401-886-7636

Questions?

If you have any questions about acupuncture, reproductive health or infertility, please feel free to call me at the clinic. I would be happy to speak with you. Or you can contact me via the Contact Form below. If you have personal questions about your fertility, please post a question in the Ask Amelia! Discussion Area. I’m generally pretty quick to post a response.

Looking for a Speaker?

I am available to speak to all groups about about natural fertility, using Chinese medicine to promote fertility, and women’s health. To see a schedule of my past speaking engagements and read reviews of my presentations, please go to reviews. Please contact me with the Contact Form below to inquire about having me speak to your group.

INVOcell - Medical Device for Infertility at Fraction of the Cost of IVF

Are you aware of INVOcell a novel medical device by www.invobioscience.com ? The breakthrough medical device that has gotten CE MARK approval that enables the company to sell the device in practically every country worldwide except for the USA, which addresses a 150,000,000 infertile market according to www.eshre.com . The company is penetrating world markets on 5 Continents and plans on FDA submission this year. The procedure is administered in 2 short visits, in an office setting, with either mild or no stimulation. The INVOcell is CO2 permeable, maintains 5% co2, 6% oxygen and 37c in the vaginal cavity for a period of 3 days (the incubation period). Other advantages include cost, availability, efficiency, also the patient never leaves her embryos in an expensive IVF Center lab. The company is now a publicly traded company …recent press releases can be viewed on any financial website ..stock ticker IVOB.

TTC for 7 Months Before Meeting Amelia

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Carline
(Coventry, RI)

Before my fiance and I met Amelia, we were trying to get pregnant for about 7 months. Nothing took place, so we decided to seek some professional help and thank GOD we met Amelia!

She told us what to do step by step. We both changed our diets, I started BBT charting, we made some life style changes, took some supplements and we had a few of treatments. We followed her advice to a tee.

Guess what? We are happy to announce that we’ll be excepting a baby boy in Aug 09. We got pregnant our first cycle working with Amelia. It definitely pays to go natural. Just have faith it will happen for you. YES!!! Acupuncture works!!!

Thank you Amelia! We love you. May God bless you wherever you go.

From Carline

Learned a lot!

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Lisa
(Boston, MA)

I was also at this talk that Amelia did in Boston and was very inspired and motivated after hearing her speak. While we have a number of acupuncturists working in the area of infertility in Boston and a few have spoken to our group, none of them touched us like Amelia.

She is unique in that she gets this issue on deep level, she’s truly concerned about the rise of infertility and most importantly, she really listens. At the end of her talk when she took questions, a few of the women shared their story and she really listened to them before offering her advice.

I think that this is the level of attention that is missing in the repro clinics and that’s why women are so confused and frustrated about their infertility. I think that Amelia is a beacon of light out there in the darkness of infertility and I wholeheartedly recommend that you invite her to speak to your group.

Pregnant Naturaly after 2 Failed IVF Cycles

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Jenn
(East Greenwich, RI)

At 34 years old, comprehending “we’re sorry, the chances of you conceiving on your own are minimal” becomes a pretty tough pill to swallow. Interestingly enough, my husband and I heard that same song and dance just 18 months earlier prior to the conception of our little miracle, Isabella. We conceived her through IUI, or Intra-uterine Insemination, following four previous failed IUI attempts.

Once she was born, our Reproductive Endocrinologist warned us to quickly begin trying again, in fear we would not have as much success this time around. She said my eggs were abnormally old for my age, and I was running out of time.  We began trying… and trying. We went through four failed IUI attempts. Then we began the dreaded journey of IVF.  This is when I contacted Amelia for ‘extra support’. She was not thrilled with the idea of beginning treatment with a new patient in the middle of an IVF cycle, but took me under her wings anyway.  Much to the disapproval of Amelia, I chose to undergo another IVF cycle while continuing intense acupuncture and herbs. It failed.

We were devastated- but Amelia wasn’t surprised. She begged me to give my poor body a rest already. I just couldn’t, because as my RE warned, “I was running out of time”.  Our RE finally sat us down and reluctantly told us I was not a candidate for IVF, because of my “condition”, and that Donor Eggs would be our only option to have another child.  We just couldn’t go down that road just yet.  

Instead, I promised my husband and Amelia I’d take that much needed break, and give acupuncture and herbs a good, honest try. Refusing to give up hope, but barely holding onto any, I continued with Ameila…. and sure enough we found out we were pregnant the following month- this time “naturally”!  Needless to say we had the Providence Reproductive Endocrinology department scratching their heads in disbelief, all the while Amelia never wavering on her confidence to help see this happen just as it were meant to, naturally.

If it weren’t for the amazingly passionate, intelligent and loving care of Amelia- I could very well be carrying some anonymous donor egg inside of my body- celebrating on a much different level. 

Successful Pregnancy after 2 Miscarriages

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Meghan
(RI)

I started seeing Amelia in December of 2007 after 2 miscarriages. They were somewhat “unexplained” in medical terms as I had testing done and nothing was found wrong.

My first steps with Amelia were to start to chart my cycle and it was from charting that we could see that I had a pretty short luteal phase, only about 8 or 9 days. I started on generic herbs, fish oil and weekly acupuncture treatments and saw some improvement in my cycle, adding an extra day to my luteal phase. However, after 6 cycles, we weren’t quite seeing the improvement we had hoped to see.

My temps during my luteal phase had gone up a bit above the cover line, but weren’t holding that strong 10 -11 day rise. This was when I finally took Amelia up on her recommendation for personalized herbs. It was during mid cycle 7 that I started personalized herbs. Right away, I added another day or two to my cycle so now my luteal phase was now 11 – 12 days as opposed to the 8 or 9 days I started out with and all the temps were staying above the cover line.

This lengthening and good temp shift would allow for a proper implantation. Along with my weekly treatments, my husband and I were also making changes to our diet and starting to live a healthier life style. It was during my 10th cycle, that I became pregnant.

During this cycle, my husband had started taking the supplements Amelia had recommended. When he had a sperm analysis we saw that his morphology number was quite low, 4% as I recall, and he had only been taking these supplements for 2 weeks, when I became pregnant.

I believe the combination of the acupuncture, herbs, healthier life style and supplements are what helped us to get where we are now. The acupuncture treatments were so relaxing and after each visit with Amelia I came out feeling personally empowered by the knowledge she had bestowed upon me. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant and can’t wait to meet this baby I have felt kicking inside me. Thank you, Amelia.

Pregnant after First Visit with Amelia Hirota, although PCOS and TTC for 3 1/2 Years!

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Jennah
(Greenville, RI)

After 3 1/2 years of trying to conceive and numerous medical fertility treatments such as clomid and IUI with injectibles, we ended up conceiving naturally after only one visit with Dr. Hirota.

I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and have a history of irregular and anovulatory cycles. My husband and I had really been trying to improve our diet for six months leading up to our first acupuncture appointment and after meeting with Amelia, we tweaked our diet even more and added in the supplements that she recommended.

When I went in for the first visit I felt as though my body was gearing up to ovulate, so Amelia focused the treatment on this and I ended up ovulating and conceiving about four days later! I went for weekly and then bi-weekly appointments throughout my first trimester to help support the pregnancy and to treat the morning sickness I was experiencing. I am now currently 18 weeks pregnant.

We are eternally greatful for this wonderful blessing that Amelia helped us to achieve. I found Dr. Hirota to be highly versed in the knowledge of trying to conceive and especially the female cycle - more so than any of the other doctors I had seen throughout our trying to conceive journey.

She spent several hours with me during my first appointment gathering my history and talking with me before doing the actual acupuncture treatment. She answered any questions I had and was always available to me via phone/email contact in between appointments.

I truly believe that this is the best course of action any couple can take if they are trying to conceive. The natural aspects of Amelia’s program are a blessing in this day and age where fertility drugs are prescribed, so regularly, before diet and general health are even considered. I think the main key to success is that both partners are on board and committed to the program as a whole, right from the start.

I wish everyone luck on their journey and many blessings!

No Clomid, IUI or IVF for my 2nd Pregnancy

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Kristen Z
(N.S., RI)

My name is Kristen. I am a happily married mother of one. That “one” did not come without a lot of “trying” and various treatments of modern medicine. After almost three years, months of clomid, injectable medications and one round of IVF we still were not pregnant. After shedding many tears of disappointment, we miraculously conceived our bundle of joy the month after the failed IVF.

We were so excited about the prospect that we did it on our own, we did not look back. We did not question how or imagine what was different about that month, instead we concentrated on the future. Our healthy little one has been the light of our eye since the day he was born.

We knew we wanted more children, so we went back to the drawing board for number 2. After several months on our own, I thought it might be time to seek the help of a professional. This time around I sought the help of an acupuncturist. Lucky for me, I stumbled upon the fertility acupuncturist, Amelia Hirota at the Center of Balance.

Beyond the actual treatments, she bestowed knowledge and multiple resources concerning general health, diet and education about the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. She helped me take a second look at myself and things in my life that I could control to help alter my cycle and conceive. In addition, I decided to follow her prescribed regimen of herbal supplements. Well, low and behold, we are pregnant, just 2 months after starting regular treatments with Amelia.

27 Years Old with Unexplained Infertility

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Mariam
(Providence, RI)

I have been trying to conceive for almost 2 years with 5 failed IUIs and one failed IVF. My IVF process went very well:
Day 0: produced 27 eggs and 22 mature
Day 1: 15 fertilized eggs
Day 3: 8 good quality embryos with 8 cells, 1 embryo 9 cells, 3 embryos 6 cells
Day 5: 3 blastocysts (5AB, 5BA, 3BB) and 4 early blastocyst, 1 compacting, 1 morula
I transferred 2 blastocysts (5AB and 5BA) but did not get pregnant. I did get cramping for a couple of days after the transfer but within a week the cramping was gone.

Generally, I have a very regular menstrual cycle (28 days). My ovulation usually lies on day 14. I have tracked my cycle several times in the past and can identify the following:
- My BBT during my period is 36.2C
- Week after period 36.4C (remains relatively constant) and I notice white thick creamy mucus (I have to wear panty liners)
- I get the LH surge on day 12 and my mucus starts thinning and gets more transparent
- Temperature sometimes dips to 36.2C on day 13/14/15 (Ultrasounds were also done to confirm ovulation) my mucus is transparent
- Temperature rises next day to 36.6C and mucus is still transparent
- Week after ovulation gradual rise to 36.8C and mucus get thicker and white again (my breast grow bigger and many times hurt)
- Week before period I get a gradual drop of temperature and experience light cramping a few days before it is due. (My temper is the highest during this week and I get very moody.)
- Day before period temperature is 36.2C and I get brown spotting for a day or two before heavy flow.

Menstrual Period Begins:
- First 2 days of flow is relatively heavy with dark red color and some clotting (Sometimes I get 2 big clots 1.5 cm, but rest of clots are small). I have painful cramps that gradually go away as I get through the first two days. I also get a very cold feeling in my uterus.
- 3rd day I still have a flow but not as heavy with bright red color
- 4th day I sometimes do not get any bleeding on that day
- 5th day flow is very light and brown in color
- 6th light brown spotting
- 7th white discharge indicating the end of my period

I have done several tests that indicate that everything is normal. My progesterone level goes to levels of 10 or higher in unstimulated cycles and to levels of 46 or higher in stimulated cycles. I did a hysterosalpingogram to check my uterus and tubes. Tubes are open and uterus is good (they think it’s a little bit big but they found no fibroids).
Ultrasound shows that I get 3 layers for my uterine lining with a width of 6mm-9mm (when I am stimulated I usually see a 9mm-13mm). No one in my family suffered infertility before. Also, if this might help, my husband has a good sperm count 126 million with a 60% motility. He has anti-sperm antibodies but it’s very low.

So given the above information, please advise me on what to do before my 2nd IVF. What could be the possible problems preventing my pregnancy?

I have few acupuncturists covered by my insurance, so I can visit them for any acupuncture therapy required. I just need your advice before proceeding with acupuncture and my 2nd IVF.

Thank You,
Mariam

Paths to Parenthood Conference

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Registration, Breakfast and Lunch are FREE!
Marriott World Center, Orlando, Florida

Trying to have a baby or thinking about adoption?

Attendees and Exhibitors

Dr. Alice Domar with volunteers

From the 2008
Paths to Parenthood Conference

Diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve with FSH of 5.8

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

by Deirdre
(Boonton, NJ)

Hello Amelia,

I am 35 and a half. My Day 2 FSH is 5.8 and I have been diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve.

I conceived naturally in 2006, only to lose my baby at 32+ weeks for reasons that had nothing to with my reproductive system or anything else related to me. After that we did 2 rounds of IVF with PGD (there was reason to suspect there may have been something genetically wrong with the baby), each time yielding 5-6 fertilized eggs, each time transferring 2 into me, with no pregnancies.

In the summer of 2008 we found out that in fact there was no genetic aspect to the baby’s death, and so we’ve been back (very gratefully) to trying naturally, but we’ve lost patience and so have done 2 rounds of IUI, unsuccessfully. In those cycles, even with aggressive medication (450 Follistim + 150 Menopur for about 10 days), I only managed to produce 2-3 eggs, so we left them as IUI rather than IVF cycles.

In 2006 when we were first trying to conceive, my husband had good overall sperm counts, average motility, and lower than average “perfect” sperm counts. In the samples he gave for the 2 IUI cycles (November 2008, February 2009), they showed us the numbers and each time everything looked very good.

Thank God I’m generally healthy. I have a history of thyroid cancer (papillary carcinoma) that did not require anything more than thyroidectomy (no radioactive iodine treatment needed), and my thyroid levels are kept at sightly hyperthyroid levels. I also have a history of colon polyps (adenomas) — 3 were found in 2005, none the following year, and soon I’ll be due for my 3-year follow-up colonoscopy. I’m overweight, but not obese, and I go to the gym as often as possible. Since last May, I have been going once a week to an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility issues.

I’d like to believe that my husband and I still have a chance at conceiving a baby of our own, without donor eggs. But I am feeling deflated. I am not inclined to go on herbal regimens, but I am open to any other dietary recommendations (and/or lifestyle recommendations) that you could recommend to assist with ovarian reserve.

Thank You,
Deirdre

Fertility Consultations

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

Amelia’s Fertility Consultations Helped me get Pregnant

I highly recommend Amelia Hirota’s fertility consultations. I did fertility consultations with Amelia for 9 months and I am happy to report that I became pregnant naturally. I am 41 years old and currently 22 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy. My husband and I are entirely grateful to Amelia for her dedication to our case. Even when we felt discouraged, Amelia remained positive and hopeful. Amelia is a true professional and friend. We can not thank her enough! Read my story
Karen, Bermuda

Online Chart Review & Fertility Consultation

Cost: $49.00
Description:This is one of the fertility consultations that works well for busy women, who can’t schedule a 1 hour phon consultation. With this program, you email me a copy of your chart and a completed questionnaire. I then post these online, along with my review. This is an inexpensive consultation for you and a way for all visitors to have the opportunity to learn from your case study.

1 Hour Consultation by Phone

Cost: $99.00
Description:With this program, you email me a completed questionnaire. We then schedule a time for your 1 hour phone consultation. This is a opportunity for you to ask any personal questions you may have. We will zero in on your fertility issues and work together to figure out the best plan for you. You will walk away with a number of personalized recommendations for you to enhance your fertility.

2 Hour Consultation by Phone

Cost: $199.00
Description:With this program, you email me a completed questionnaire. We then schedule a time for your 2 hour phone consultation. This is a opportunity for you to ask any personal questions you may have. We will zero in on your fertility issues and work together to figure out the best plan for you. You will walk away with a number of personalized recommendations for you to enhance your fertility. I usually recommend a 2 hour phone consultation if you want to go over both male and female fertility or if there are complications like PCOS or endometriosis.

Additional Consultation Fees

If you’ve done a consultation with me and we’ve discussed further programs, this is where you purchase them.

Why Fertility Consultations?

Fertility consultations save you time, heartache and money. Many of the people I consult with have been TTC (trying to conceive) for 1 - 5 years. Unfortunately, most people don’t have a plan, they don’t understand their fertility and they aren’t following a healthy preconception program. Some of these people have spent $1000’s of dollars on fertility services, procedures and drugs to no avail.

Most of my patients both online and in the clinic have told me that they wished they had scheduled a consultation with me at the onset of their attempts to get pregnant. Often they’ve been TTC (trying to conceive) for years by the time they purchase one of my fertility services. They are frustrated, angry, confused and losing hope. However, once we get started on a preconception plan and they start seeing their progress and reading their fertility signs, they again start believing in their ability to get pregnant.

Many patients get pregnant after 3-6 months of a preconception plan that includes acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, and lifestyle counseling. Many people that I work with have an acupuncturist, but their acupuncturist doesn’t specialize in treating fertility issues. I believe that with the right information, sub fertility can be enhanced and unexplained infertility can be explained and overcome. Please think about a consultation with me before moving on to fertility drugs or IVF. At the very least your body and your partner’s body will be in better shape to make a baby after you’ve followed my program for a few months.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Every product or service that you purchase from The Fertility Acupuncturist comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. We are confident that you will find our acupuncture and infertility teleclasses and consultations to be of the highest quality. However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, Contact Us for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Your privacy is important to The Fertility Acupuncturist. We do not share, rent or sell your email address or contact information. We value your privacy and you as a customer. You have our word! Please read though our complete Privacy Policy for further details.

Go to The Fertility Store from Fertility Consultations

Infertility and Sex: A Reminder of the Problem

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

One of the most devastating things about infertility is the way it can impact you and your partner’s intimate relationship. Something that was just supposed to be between the two of you has now become a means to an end, subject to timing, testing, and in some cases, clinical intervention. Unfortunately, being intimate can now become a reminder of the problem.

Recently, one of my clients shared about how he and his wife had reclaimed their sexual relationship. With infertility treatment behind them, they were now discovering what it was like to be a couple again.

As much as this is wonderful news, you don’t have to wait until you are on the other side of infertility to reconnect in this way. Here is some tips on how to stay connected to your partner, and nurture intimacy on your fertility journey:

Plan a date night: Make time to be alone and together, ideally on a weekly basis. Do things that encourage interaction, especially the types of things you enjoyed doing when you first became a couple. Talk about anything that comes to mind EXCEPT money, your jobs, and–you guessed it–fertility!

Plan for nonsexual physical connection: It’s important to start to link up having fun and being together physically. Some great ways to do this are to consider nonsexual physical activities like ballroom dancing, taking a yoga class, working out at the gym–things that make you feel physically good about yourself, and one another.

Plan getaways: There are times when you need to throw caution (and your fertility protocol) to the wind, and just get away. Sometimes a change in scenery can help recharge a relationship. Plan for these breaks–even an overnight can do wonders.

Marina Lombardo

Monstrous Delphiniums or Dainty English Ladies

Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog

On the sorry day I kick that proverbial bucket I’d like my epitaph to read:

Now ya tell me.

Seems like all the really good information arrives the day after there’s no turning back.

Take last night, for instance, when I lovingly planted 15 cups of Pacific Giant Delphinium seeds. Nurseries display dwarf versions of these monsters every summer. Tempting, tantalizing blossoms are a guaranteed sell to any gardener with a weakness for blue. (They come in other colors but who cares?)

Pacific Giants ~ which grow as tall as me ~ bloom every July in my Traveling Garden. The garden doesn’t actually travel. I do! Some folks collect bumper stickers. My Grandma collected goofy little spoons. I collect plants — as in bringing home something special that reminds me of where I’ve been.

I purchased my first Pacific Giant Delphinium at the Tillamook Farmer’s Market in Oregon ~ where I was told emphatically that they would never take to my mountain winters but they were wrong.

I’m pretty much sold on them. Or, at least I was until this morning. That’s when I got online and discovered a new group of gardeners who are tearing out all the Pacific Giant Delphiniums and replacing them with English Delphiniums.

My immediate response was “I gotta get me some of those.” But nobody sells them. And, when did Pacifics become hum drum?

What gives?
* Delfinio Mezcla Gigante Pacifico - Pacific Giant Delphiniums - USDA zones 3-7 - put forth an astonishing 4-8 foot tall display of bright blue flowers in July. They are typically sold in mixed colors but if you’re a mean Mom like me, you can remove the white, pink and lavender so you are blessed with a heart-stopping true blue bonanza.

Infertility Treatment: What Happens When the System Goes Awry

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

In a recent interview with Ann Curry, Nadya Suleman, the woman who gave birth to octuplets recently, claimed that she feels judged and misunderstood. Pinning the controversy on the fact that she is a single mother, Suleman stated that she did what couples struggling to have kids do all the time, and it’s not “as controversial because they are couples.”

Uh…no. Actually, in my opinion, whether you are a couple or a single mom is really a secondary issue.

The primary issue is not only that Ms. Suleman made this choice, but that she did so with medical assistance. Yes, Ms. Suleman is a single mother. But, according to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel she also has six other children at home (one with autism) conceived via IVF, is unemployed, and lives with her parents in a three-bedroom bungalow. The article further stated that Ms. Suleman forged ahead with treatment even against the advice of her own mother.

But Ms. Suleman does not stand alone in her responsibility. The fact that doctors chose to transfer six embryos, rather than the two embryos recommended under industry guidelines, is a sad example of the medical system gone awry. Too bad that they didn’t remember that it is the goal of physicians to treat the whole person, and not just, in this case, an infertile uterus.

Marina Lombardo

Fertility Consultations

Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog

Infertility Support Groups: Taking that “First Step”

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

Emma had been planning for weeks to attend a local fertility support group meeting. But every time the regularly scheduled Wednesday night meeting came up on her calendar, she found a reason not to go. Finally she realized that there was more than just last-minute scheduling conflicts that were holding her back. Going to the meeting, she realized, felt like an admission of failure. She felt like she was “coming out of the closet,” acknowledging her infertility for everyone to see.

Not everyone has difficulty becoming involved in infertility support group meetings. For some, this setting may immediately feel like a port in the storm, a safe place to meet like-minded others. But if you find that this is not the case for you, that your first steps are hesitant or even guarded, know that you’re not alone. It can takes a lot of courage to admit that you are struggling with anything, especially fertility issues. One way to ease your entry is to reach out to a close friend or your partner, and ask them to accompany you to your first infertility group. Another idea is to seek out an evening when a group topic is of interest to you, so that this seeking of information can be your focus.

However it is that you get there, just remember that the results are well worth it. As Emma soon discovered, “I felt as if I was finally with women who really understood what I was going through.”

Marina Lombardo

The Infertility Journey: A Body-Mind Approach

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

Ever wonder about the expression, “infertility journey?” To my way of thinking, infertility is a journey because in the process, you may find yourself making decisions and having experiences that you never before imagined.

For example, I’ve worked with many clients who find themselves agreeing to undergo IVF treatment, when perhaps just a few months earlier, they would never have imagined that their fertility journey, would have taken them to that place. Where before the prospect of undergoing invasive treatment and taking powerful drugs seemed daunting, now the quest for a child is changing all of that. The undo-able now becomes the “next thing” to be done.

All of this takes a toll on the mind as well as the body. As part of your infertility treatment, it’s important to consider your emotional well-being, and the state of your marriage and relationships.

Don’t let your quest become so single-minded that you become blind to the whole of what you need.

If you find yourself feeling stressed, confused, overwhelmed, sitting down and talking to counselor who specializes in reproductive issues can be of enormous help. You can learn skills and gain insights that can help you to grieve, to make decisions, and ultimately to heal. In this way, no matter what happens, you’ll know that you will come through this stronger and healthier than before.

Marina Lombardo

Marina Lombardo

Fertility Daydreams: Be Careful What You Wish For

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

One of the things I will sometimes suggest to my clients who are struggling with infertility is to create a vision board. Quite simply, a vision board is a sheet of paper upon which you place images that represent a desired future outcome. This can be as big or as small as you like, and the images can include personal photographs, magazine pictures, even drawings. If you are hoping to conceive or adopt a child, images of children and happy families can be an important step in allowing you to really “see” yourself creating what you want in your life.

One day, one of my clients who had been trying unsuccessfully for many months to conceive, came in shaking her head in amazement. “No wonder there are babies springing up all around me!” She showed me her vision board, and sure enough, she and her husband were in the center, childless, with pictures of babies and families all around them.

What she realized is that it’s important to put a picture of yourself and your spouse/partner on the vision board as well, with the image of your family as you hope to create it. In this way, your dreams can help you envision the family you really want.

Marina Lombardo

An Unlikely Path Through Infertility

Submitted by I Am More Than My Infertility Blog

The journey of infertility is unpredictable. Everyone’s story is different, and no one quite knows how the story will end. The movie, And Then She Found Me , explores one woman’s story, with all it’s unlikely twists and turns.

Helen Hunt plays April, a 39 year old newly married woman who yearns for a child. She herself adopted, she desperately longs for the experience of connection she believes she witnessed between her adoptive mother and her brother, who is biological. All suggestions and admonitions that she “just adopt,” fall on deaf ears. April is determined to birth a child.

The story follows April through her complicated journey. Reunions and separations, gains and losses, doubts and confusion, false starts and stops—April experiences them all. But eventually, it is this very path that leads April to her own answers, and eventually to acceptance and peace. If you ever wonder whether your journey will lead to your own happy ending, this movie is for you.

Marina Lombardo