Acupuncture for Fertility & Conception

We offer a wide range of outstanding options for women and men’s healthcare in the Rapid City area.  We assess and treat reproductive conditions and create treatment plans tailored to each patient. We work with couples who wish to conceive naturally, as well as those utilizing assisted reproductive technology (ART). Our plan for you can integrate with other providers, or stand alone as a safe primary solution.

We are proud of our effective track record in treating infertility, including high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, autoimmune and unexplained infertility, as well as other conditions such as recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, PCOS, irregular periods, ​lack of period, and menopausal symptoms.

We help couples optimize fertility and prepare for intrauterine insemination (IUI), and offer continuing care throughout pregnancy and postpartum, including the treatment of nausea, bleeding, swelling, and pain. 

We utilize treatment strategies grounded in research, optimizing modern and traditional medicines.

Male Infertility

Studies show that 30% of infertility is related to male factor problems, including structural abnormalities, sperm production disorders, ejaculatory disturbances, and immunologic disorders. Irregularities with the quantity and quality of the sperm can lead to fertility problems.

Men concerned about their fertility often look for easy alternatives to improve their sperm count. They try to improve their sperm count by researching over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, herbs, and dietary supplements. Scientific data regarding many of these alternatives is either lacking or unconvincing. But a few of them do show some promise in improving a man’s fertility potential if administered in the correct doses.

TCM Diagnosis of Male Infertility

From a Chinese perspective, the main causes of male infertility fall under two broad categories: one is a deficiency of the kidneys (usually kidney Yang; sometimes kidney Yin); the other is damp-heat in the pelvic organs. Kidney deficiency may also affect the liver and spleen and lead to stasis of Qi and blood. The presence of a varicocele translates to blood stasis in our Chinese medical diagnosis. The swollen veins obstruct transit; it is therefore necessary to invigorate and move the blood so the sperm can develop normally.

Fertility & Conception Conditions We Treat