According to TCM philosophy, the human body is a unit in which its individual components are structurally inseparable and which influence each other both physiologically and in the event of illness. Reproductive and gynecological health is closely associated with the kidneys, spleen and liver. These organs are interconnected as functional units. Fertility disorders can occur if these organs are disrupted or if there are disturbances in the interaction of these organs.

The kidney, "the origin of the innate constitution", stores the essence, which is considered to be the source of yin and yang of the organs and thus the source of life. The kidney essence forms the most important material basis for our body growth, development and reproduction. Therefore, a disorder of the kidney can lead to delayed menstrual bleeding, lack of ovulation, scanty menstruation or even the absence of menstrual bleeding (amenorrhea) and thus to infertility. Supporting Kidney Yin (the essence) can normalize menstrual cycles, support oestrogen production for optimal build-up of the uterine lining and healthy development of follicles and eggs and improve sperm production in men. At the same time, an increase in kidney yang supports progesterone production, which has a positive effect on fertilization and implantation.

The spleen, "the material basis of the acquired constitution", forms the foundation for life after birth and is known as the source of qi and blood. It regulates most of the energetic processes in the body, transports and transforms ingested food and maintains the flow of blood through our vessels. Accordingly, the spleen should function optimally for a normal menstrual cycle. The spleen also influences the production of thyroid hormones and progesterone, which is crucial for the luteal phase. When the spleen is disturbed, Qi and blood insufficiency occurs, which reduces the regulatory function of the spleen Qi. This leads to problems such as painful bleeding, prolonged bleeding, short cycles or heavy menstrual bleeding, which can lead to poor blood supply to the reproductive organs and ultimately to infertility.

The liver controls the regulated flow of Qi and emotions, stores blood and regulates the volume of circulating blood. It is believed to play an important supporting role in the menstrual cycle. The liver transports blood from other organs and parts of the body to the uterus, which is why the liver has a major influence on the menstrual cycle. If the liver system is imbalanced, the hormonal system can also be disturbed. A disturbance of the liver qi can lead to widespread pain in the shoulders, chest or lower abdomen, as well as irregular bleeding, depression, facial flushing, irritability, restlessness and menopausal symptoms. Repeated and persistent emotional abnormalities can in turn affect the function of the liver, which can lead to stagnation of liver qi or hyperactivity of liver yang and thus to heavy bleeding or short menstrual cycles. A certain volume of blood in the liver is important for Liver Yang. If the blood of the liver is not able to fill up the "house of blood" (the uterus), sparse menstrual bleeding or amenorrhea may occur.
Stagnation of Liver Qi can lead to a build-up of oestrogen in the body, making the womb (uterus) itself an unfavorable environment for implantation, which can result in infertility due to implantation failure. The dominance of oestrogen is a component of disorders such as endometriosis, growth of fibroids or polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), cycle disorders
• Lower abdominal pain
• migraine
• Menopausal symptoms
• Small cysts and fibroids
• Functional disorders of the urogenital tract, irritable bladder, chronic urinary tract infections, residual urine problems
• Support therapy during/after chemotherapy
• and much more...

• Pregnancy-related complaints
• Preparation for birth
• Nausea, vomiting (hyperemesis)
• Positional anomalies
• Breastfeeding problems

Fertility limiting conditions that we treat in various forms of infertility for both sexes, including:

• Luteal phase insufficiency
• Hormonal problems and ovulatory disorders
• olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Increase in spontaneous ovulation (ovulation) with reduced ovarian reserve
• Problems in the perimenopause
• Endometriosis and uterine fibroids/myomas
• Unexplained infertility (idiopathic sterility)
• Repeated miscarriages (habitual abortions)
• Male infertility (andrological infertility)
• Support with reproductive measures such as IVF or ICSI or inseminations

The success of TCM in the treatment of causes of sterility (infertility) can be found in early Chinese medical writings dating back to the 11th century AD. TCM assumes that different energy flows have a dominant influence on each phase of the menstrual cycle. Understanding the characteristics of the menstrual cycle and the yin-yang pattern is the key to treating infertility, which is why treatment can vary depending on the phase of the cycle.

• Phase I, follicular phase
  Kidney-Yin (essence) and Blood regulate the follicular phase. It is important to strengthen Kidney-Yin and promote Qi and Blood flow. This can lead to an increase in oestrogen and an improvement in egg quality and better build-up of the uterine lining to create optimal conditions for fertilization and implantation.
• Phase II, ovulation phase
  This phase is characterized by a transformation process. Liver Qi and blood flow control ovulation. Liver Qi is activated to start the transformation from Yin energy (estrogen) to Yang energy (progesterone). To promote ovulation, Kidney Yin must be supplied and Kidney Yang warmed, building up Qi and activating the blood.
• Phase III, luteal phase
  Kidney Yang and Spleen Qi dominate the luteal phase, which is why it is essential to strengthen Kidney Yang and Spleen Qi in order to strengthen the blood and increase progesterone levels, thereby increasing the chances of successful implantation.

• Phase IV, premenstrual phase
  Liver Qi helps with the premenstrual transformation, in which Yang energy is transformed into Yin energy. This harmonizes the Liver Qi and improves blood circulation to drain the pathways and ultimately regulate menstrual bleeding.

• Phase V, menstrual phase
  The blood begins to flow. The menstrual phase is the regeneration phase for all energies. In this phase it is important to regulate Qi and blood, nourish Yin and move pent-up blood so that fresh blood can take the place of old blood.
  Male infertility (andrological sterility)
  TCM has shown that it can increase blood flow in the male sexual organs and improve the functions of the male reproductive organs. This can lead to an improvement in sperm quality and quantity. This can, for example, increase the likelihood of natural conception (fertilization) or make it easier to carry out reproductive therapies such as insemination or IVF/ICSI.

TCM can maximize the chances of pregnancy.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an advanced medical method that allows infertile couples to achieve pregnancies. The success rate of IVF in Germany is around 35% for women under the age of 35, and the process is physically and mentally stressful. Good preparation is therefore the best possible way to ensure successful IVF or other forms of ART. Regardless of the cause of the fertility problem, TCM can increase the chances of conception and birth under ART.
The success of ART also seems to depend on the endocrine (hormonal) status in the months prior to reproductive therapy. We therefore recommend that you start your TCM therapy at best three months before ART in order to optimally prepare the body for this process and to increase the chances of success.

Acupuncture can increase the chances of IVF success.

Acupuncture can be used to prepare the body for fertilization and pregnancy and to support fertility treatment. Studies show that the combination of acupuncture and IVF significantly increases the pregnancy rate. A study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2008 showed that women with IVF and acupuncture had a higher pregnancy rate (by 65%) and higher rate of live births than women without acupuncture treatment.
Many couples have also visited our Institute during reproductive medicine therapy (IVF, IUI or ICSI). We have developed a special acupuncture treatment to support couples undergoing reproductive medicine treatment that is individually tailored to the couple. To do this, we need information such as previous treatments, hormone analyses and general medical history.

Acupuncture can help you in many different ways:

• It supports you physically and mentally before, during and after therapy.
• It can alleviate unwanted side effects caused by medication.
• It supports the hormonal balance.
• It can increase the blood supply to the uterus and ovaries and thus improve egg quality and implantation.
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• It can help to build up the lining of the uterus and create a favorable environment for implantation.
• It can reduce the risk of miscarriage.

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