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Mr.Shu Fan (樊舒先生) is a licensed Washington DC Acupuncturist serving patients in DC, Virginia and Maryland area. Mr. Fan holds the National Certification of Oriental Medicine which includes the practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Asian Bodywork Therapy. Mr. Fan is specialized in pain management, fertility and skin care. He is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). He pursue his Ph.D ObGyn study in China Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine under Prof. Tan Yong (谈勇) and had his clinic training in JiangSu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine. His acupuncture advisor is Prof.Sheng (盛灿若). Mr. Fan's office: 1712 I (eye) St NW,#410 , Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-246-8833 703-772-7592 Email: acupuncturewellnessfan@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Infertility (IUI, IVF, PCOS)

Goal: Fertility (IVF).

Problem area:  Infertility (PCOS, Irregular Cycle). Stress (Upper back/neck). Fatigue.

Prior conditions: Allergies. Family history of heart disease & hypertension.

Current Medication/Prior treatments: Previously had 3 IUIs, plan to have IVF in 1-2 months. Periods have been sporadic (last period was 3 months prior). 

Reference: ET, mid 30s

Notes:

For PCOS and irregular cycle, conventional medicine is controlling periods with birth control pills. However, that is only a coverup of internal problem. PCOS has several patterns to differentiate. The major is Kidney Jing deficiency. In order to prepare for the IUI or IVF, we would recommend couple of months prior to have acupuncture and herbs to regulate cycle and strengthen the development of follicles in addition to address correlated patterns such as Liver and Heart.