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Acupuncture for Infertility – Real NYC Success Stories

Dr. Shaobai Wang has helped many couples conceive through natural and assisted means after years of failed IVF cycles, hormonal imbalances, and unexplained infertility. Below are detailed case studies showing how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) played a crucial role in helping patients achieve healthy pregnancies.

Debora J. – Natural Pregnancy After 3.5 Years of Trying

• Age: 37
• Occupation: Attorney
• Diagnosis: Unexplained infertility
• History: 3.5 years of trying, cold extremities, fatigue, low libido, and painful periods
• Partner’s Health: 41 years old, healthy
• Western Treatment Plan: IVF recommended, but not started
• TCM Diagnosis: Qi and energy deficiency, dampness, and liver stagnation

Debora experienced chronic fatigue, cold limbs, menstrual pain, and signs of stagnation according to TCM. She underwent regular acupuncture treatments over five months, combined with dietary and lifestyle recommendations. By August 1999, she conceived naturally. Her baby was born healthy, and we followed her progress through postpartum care. This case demonstrates the power of restoring energetic balance before turning to invasive fertility treatments.

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Mariana L. – Successful IVF After Supporting Kidney Deficiency with Acupuncture

• Age: 44
• Occupation: Homemaker
• Partner’s Condition: 46 years old with low sperm count
• History: 2 years of trying with 2 failed IVF cycles
• Diagnosis: Age-related infertility
• Symptoms: Cold extremities, back pain, insomnia
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney deficiency and weakened reproductive function

Mariana began acupuncture in December 2006 and committed to frequent sessions over five months. Despite a pause due to a family emergency, she resumed care and became pregnant in May 2007. Acupuncture continued weekly for 12 additional weeks to support the early stages of pregnancy. She delivered a healthy baby boy in January 2008. This case highlights the effectiveness of treating both partners’ contributing factors: age and sperm quality, with a holistic approach.

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Kate W. – Conceived Naturally After Rejecting Donor Egg Recommendation

• Age: 34
• Occupation: Registered Nurse
• Partner’s Condition: 35-year-old MD/urologist with low sperm count
• History: 3 years of trying, 2 IVF and 3 IUI attempts
• Western Recommendation: Surgery and donor egg IVF
• Symptoms: Insomnia, cold extremities, fatigue, low libido
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney and spleen yang deficiency, liver stagnation

Frustrated with conventional fertility options, Kate turned to Dr. Wang in November 2005. She received 17 acupuncture sessions over three months. By January 2006, she became pregnant naturally, despite previously unsuccessful IVF cycles. This success story illustrates how aligning TCM treatments with the body’s rhythms can bypass invasive procedures.

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Jacqueline S. – Physician with Endometriosis Achieves Pregnancy via IVF + Acupuncture

• Age: 33
• Occupation: Neurologist
• Partner’s Condition: Engineer, low sperm count and poor motility
• History: 4 years of trying, 5 failed IVF attempts
• Diagnosis: Infertility with endometriosis
• Symptoms: Cold limbs, menstrual cramps, sinus issues, low libido
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney deficiency, liver stagnation, weak reproductive energy

Jacqueline sought acupuncture as a complementary therapy to support her sixth IVF attempt. She began treatment in October 2006 and underwent 11 acupuncture sessions over three months while preparing for IVF-ET. The transfer was successful, and she delivered a healthy baby girl in September 2007. Her case demonstrates how acupuncture may enhance IVF outcomes even after repeated failures.

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Diana O. – Two Pregnancies Through IVF + Acupuncture Support

• Age: 40 at initial treatment, 43 at second
• Occupation: Homemaker
• History: 3 years of trying, 3 failed IVF attempts
• Partner’s Health: 39 years old, healthy
• Symptoms: Allergies, asthma, candida, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, low libido
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney yang, lung, and spleen deficiency with liver stagnation

Diana had her first successful pregnancy in 2004 after five months of acupuncture support during IVF treatment. She returned in 2007 for another IVF cycle at age 43, again supported by acupuncture. That round resulted in healthy twin boys. Diana’s results underscore how TCM can improve IVF success rates even in complex, age-related fertility cases.

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Tony B. M. – Male Factor Infertility Overcome Through Acupuncture

• Age: 40
• Occupation: Banker
• Partner’s Health: 39 years old, healthy
• History: 3 years of trying, 2 failed IVF attempts
• Diagnosis: Very low sperm count, varicocele, insomnia
• Symptoms: Stress, fatigue, cold hands and feet, low libido
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney and spleen yang deficiency, liver stagnation

Tony was advised to undergo surgery for varicocele but declined and began acupuncture instead. Over five months, he completed more than 30 acupuncture treatments to improve sperm quality and regulate energy. By September 1999, his wife became pregnant through IVF-ET. Their baby was born healthy, showing that male infertility can also be improved through holistic methods.

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Jennifer W. – Natural Pregnancy After Multiple IUIs

• Age: 32
• Fertility History: 1.5 years trying, 4 failed IUIs
• Symptoms: Cold hands and feet, fatigue, breast tenderness, low libido, emotional stress
• Western Diagnosis: Unexplained infertility
• TCM Diagnosis: Qi deficiency, weak reproductive energy, liver qi stagnation
• Treatment Outcome: After 11 acupuncture sessions over three months, Jennifer conceived naturally without IVF and later delivered a healthy baby.

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Diana S. – IVF Success After Acupuncture Support

• Age: 36
• Fertility History: 3 years trying, 3 failed IVF rounds
• Symptoms: Severe cold in limbs, abdominal pain, fatigue, insomnia, candida, depression
• Western Diagnosis: Infertility, endometriosis, candida overgrowth
• TCM Diagnosis: Kidney yang deficiency, blood stasis, poor circulation, liver stagnation
• Treatment Outcome: After consistent acupuncture sessions over four months, Diana became pregnant via IVF. Her child was born healthy and thriving.

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Dr. Angela Ski – Acupuncture Success After 3 IVF Failures

• Occupation: Physician at New York Hospital
• Fertility History: 3 unsuccessful IVF cycles
• Diagnosis: Hormonal imbalance
• TCM Intervention: Dietary and lifestyle adjustments, Chinese herbs, and 12 acupuncture sessions over two months
• Treatment Outcome: Angela became pregnant and later delivered a healthy baby. She now refers fertility patients to Dr. Wang for integrative acupuncture care.