This document provides an overview of an integrative fertility enhancement program that takes a holistic approach. It discusses evaluating and treating causes of infertility using acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle changes, and integrating with conventional fertility treatments. The two main phases are preparation to treat underlying imbalances and a trial phase to promote ovulation and uterine lining growth. Treatment protocols address stress, hormones, menstrual cycles and specific conditions. Research supports acupuncture for improving fertility and IVF outcomes.

1. Integrative Fertility Enhancement
Cathryn Hu, Ph.D., O.M.D., L.Ac.

2. Conflict of Interest and Financial
Disclosure
Integrative Fertility Enhancement
Cathryn Hu, Ph.D., O.M.D., L.Ac.
President of Advanced Acupuncture, Inc.
Professor of Advanced Acupuncture Institute
None

3. Celebrating A New Life
The miracle baby

4. Human Reproductive System
Human Sexuality: Conception from www.abuhmed.org

5. Hormones involves in
the Menstrual Cycle

6. Basal Temperature Record

7. Eggs maturation and travel process

8. Ovulation Process
www. newscientist.com

9. Fertility Enhancement Program
-an integrative approach
Two phases of treatment in our integrative program:
 1. Preparation phase:
Treating the causation of infertility, nourishing the reproductive
organs and their functions.
 2. Trial phase:
Promoting the ovarian functions of follicle maturation and
increasing the lining of the uterus.

10. The objectives of Preparation Phase
 Stress relief
 Causation of infertility
 PMS treatment
 Endometriosis
 Hormone balancing
 Increasing mucus secretion
 Sperm quality & quantity improvement

11. The objectives of Trial Phase
 Stimulating follicles maturation
 Promoting the ovulation
 Balancing FSH, Estrogen, LH and
Progesterone
 Integrative with IVF procedures
 Integrative with IUI procedures

12. The Hormonal Imbalanced Conditions
 High FSH level
 Polycystic Ovarian Syndromes (PCOS)
 Luteal phase defect
 Endometriosis
 Assistant Reproductive Technology
(ART)

13. Other Causations of Infertility
 Stress-
-Flight-or-fight response
-Glucocorticoids can raise its level and weaken the
reproductive system, potentially making infertility
condition worse. (Prolactin)
 Age-
Conception rate: 30’yrs, 40’yrs, decline 5-10 % each year
Developing chromosomal abnormalities:
< 35yrs -the rate of is 1:2000 compare to >35yrs,1: 400
Miscarriage: <30 yrs = 15 %, >40yrs =40 %

14. The Causations of Infertility
in Traditional Chinese Medicine
 Male-
1. Kidney yin deficiency
2. Kidney yang deficiency
3. Liver qi stagnation
4. Spleen qi deficiency
5. Blood stagnation
 Female-
1. Kidney deficiency
2. Cold uterus
3. Blood deficiency
4. Liver depression
5. Stagnant heat
6. Phlegm dampness

15. Kidney Yin deficiency
signs & symptoms
 Scanty, dark discharge at the end
of the period or amenorrhea
 Severe lumbago, dizziness,
tinnitus
 Cold sensation in the lower
abdomen, loose stools, copious,
clear urine
 Dark facial complexion
 Tongue is pale with thin white
coating
 Pulse is deep, thread and weak

16. Cold Uterus
 Prolonged menstrual
discharge but scanty in
volume and mixed with
dark clots
 Cold lower abdominal pain
relieved by warmth
 The tongue coating is thin
and white
 The pulse is deep and slow

17. Blood deficiency
signs & symptoms
 Withered, sallow
complexion
 Scanty menstrual discharge
during the last days of the
period but light in color,
dizziness, blurred vision,
dry skin, constipation
 Insidious pain after
menstruation.
 Tongue is pale
 Pulse is thready and weak

18. Liver depression
signs & symptoms
 Early or late menstruation,
scanty in volume and dark in
color
 Abdominal distention
 Premenstrual breast
distention
 Mental depression, eructation
and sighing
 Tongue is red with a thin
coating
 Pulse is wiry and rapid

19. Stagnant Heat
signs & symptoms
 Scanty menstrual volume, red
purplish in color and mixed with
clots.
 Distention and pain in the lower
abdomen, especially along the
sides, which refuses palpation.
 History of lumbar soreness
 Distension & pain of the chest and
hypochondrias
 Tongue is red with a thin coating
 Pulse is wiry and rapid

20. Phlegm dampness
signs & symptoms
 An obese constitution
 History of excessive phlegm
 Pallor or puffiness
 Delayed menstruation or
amenorrhea and excessive
leucorrhea
 Tongue has a thin, white
coating
 Pulse is wiry and slippery

21. Individualized Treatment Plan
 Individualized treatment plan
based on etiology
 Acupuncture:
EA for follicle phase
MA for Luteal phase
 Herbal formula: Individualized
Raw herbs
Granules
Pills/tablets
Decoctions
 Moxibustion
 Cupping

22. Frequencies & Lengths of
Acupuncture Treatment
 Cumulative effect of series
 10-12 sessions to begin cellular
change.
 Pre-cycle: 1-2/wk X 3-6
cycles
 Trial phase: 2-3/wk X 6-9 cycles
 Average: 6-12 cycles
 Less frequency with herbal
prescription
 Speed of improvement
proportional to the length of
time of imbalance

23. Mechanisms of Acupuncture (1)
a clinical observation in Shanghai, China
 Highly increase of the
90
egg production
80
70
 Regulate the function of
60
hormone levels
50
Influence in the gene
40
 30
expression in the brain,
20
normalizing secretion of
10
GnRH, LH, and E2. 0
1st
Qtr
3rd
Qtr
egg pro.
Hormon
e
Brain

24. Researches for acupuncture that
benefits the fertility
Sandra Emmons, M.D:
-Oregon Health Science University
 Acupuncture before the IVF,
improve the success rate of pregnant
woman.
 Rate significantly higher in the
patients combine the herbal
treatment.
Cornel University’s
Weil Medical College:
 Summed up acupuncture’s
positive effect o infertility
issues.
 There is sufficient evidence of
acupuncture’s value to expand
its use into conventional
medicine and treatment of
female infertility.

25. Mechanisms of acupuncture (2)
- a study in Harvard,
 Endorphins releases
Mitigate one’s response to
stressful stimuli, enhance
the possibility of
conception
 Minimize prolactin
Elevated prolactin could
cause irregular ovulation

26. Treatment Protocols (1)
Stress-relieve
 Objectives:
1. Reduces stress and minimizes prolactin
2. By release certain chemicals and neuron-transmitter,
such as endorphin, ekenephilin
and serotonin, specially benefits the ART
patient go through their procedure smoothly
 Tx Protocols:
Acupuncture: Shenmen, P 6, Sp-6
Herbal formula: Suan Zao Ren Tang
(Sour jujube decoction)
 Frequency:
Combine with other treatment

27. Integrative Acupuncture Tx
 Reduces stress
 Enhances hormone regulation
 Regulates the menstrual cycle
 Promotes the ovarian functions
 Invigorate the sperm qualities
 Treats PMS, Amenorrhea, Endometriosis and blocked
fallopian tubes
 Increases the effectiveness of IVF, GIFT, ZIFT, and ET.
Procedures
 Protects the fragile embryo
 Strengthen the immune system

28. Acupuncture & IVF procedures
-Research in Christian Lairize Institute in Germany
 160 women getting IVF
 Acupuncture before & after the
embryo transfer
 50% of the patients increased
successful implantation.
 IVF group= 26.3 %
 IVF plus acupuncture
= 42.5 %
 AAI successful rate is 64.9 %
of integrative IVF patients at
December, 2007.

29. Acupuncture on the day of
Embryo Transfer
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80
60
40
20
0
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Acu1= 95, on the day 36%/34%
Acu2 =91, on the day and 2 days after 36%/26%
Control=87, no acupuncture. 26%/22%
Conclusion:
1.Acupuncture on the day of ET significantly improves
the reproductive outcome of IVF/ ICSI. Compare to no
acupuncture.
2. Repeating acupuncture on ET day and 2 days after
provided no additional benefit
Westergaard LG, Mao Q, Krogslund M, Sandrini S, Lenz S, Grinsted
J.
Fertility Clinic Tranglen, Hellerup, Denmark.
Fertil Steril. 2006 May;85(5):1341-6. Epub 2006 Apr 5.

30. Pain Relieve During Oocyte Retrieval
 EA has proven analgesic
effect
 Frequency at 80/20/2 Hz
 Study of 152 cases
Conclude that
No differences in EA
Frequencies.
Humaidan P. Brock K Bungum L. Stener-Victorin E.
The fertility clinic, Vyborg Hospital, Skive, DK7800 Skive,
Denmark,
Reprod Biomed. Online, 2006 Jul; 13, (1):120-S.

31. Acupuncture &
Protection of Embryo
 Acupuncture boost blood flow to women’s
reproductive organs and providing better
nourishment.
 Improve the lining of the uterus, enhance the
embryo becomes embedded after conception.
 Improve implantation and prevent the risk of
miscarriage.

32. Herbal Treatment
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60
40
20
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1st
cyl
3rd
cyl
FSH
Estroge
n
Progest
 Affects many parts of the
reproductive cycle by triggering
the bodies own natural
processes.
 Trigger the hypothalamus and
pituitary to release hormones
that stimulates the production of
FSH and LH
 Individualized herbal formula
is most effective
 Follow up monthly objective
evaluation of hormone test.
 Aware of the ART treatment and
drug interactions.

33. Individualized Herbal Treatment
 Mainly to nourish the reproductive organs,
enhance ovarian function, promote follicles
maturation and increase linings of the uterus.
 Classic Herbal formula
 Individualized herbal formula modification
 Length of treatment various from 2 to 6 cycles
 Safe for early pregnancy and prevent
miscarriage.

34. Herbs that Benefits
Fertility
Angelicae
Sinensis
(Dang Gui)
Asini Gelatinum
( E Jiao)
Astragali
(Huang Qi)
Condonopsis
(Dang Shen)
Amomi
(Sha Ren)
Eucommiae
(Du Zhong)
Lycii Chinensis
(Gou Qi Zi)
Dioscoreae
Oppositae
(Huai Shan)
Carculiginis
(Xian Mao)
Epimenddi
(Xian Ling Pi)
Sm. Cuscutae
(Tu Si Zi)
White Paeoniae
(Bai Shao)
Hetrophylii
(Yi Mu Cao)
Actinolitum
(Yang Qi Shi)
Epimedii
(Yin Yang Huo)
Gecko
(Ge Jie)

35. Classic Herbal Formulas
Benefits Fertility
 1. Yu Lin Zhu- kidney deficiency
 2. You Gui Wan- kidney deficiency
 3. Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan-kidney deficiency
 4. Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan-cold uterus
 5. Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang-Blood deficiency
 6. Yang Jing Zhong Yu Tang-Blood deficiency
 7. Chai Hu Shu Gan San-liver depression
 8. Kai Yu Zhong Yu Tang-liver depression
 9. Qi Re Xiao Yu Tang- Stagnant heat
 10. Xiao Zhi Mo Dao Tan Tang-Phlegm dampness
 11. Qi Gong Wan-Stagnant heat

36. Herbal Treatment Prevents Miscarriage
-a Study from Fudan University of Shanghai, 2001
 The process of conception and
pregnancy involves a
suppression of the T-help
immune response
 Herbal medicine could inhibit
specific immune injury,
reprogram the immune system to
not react to self-tissue, allow the
normal suppression involved in
implantation to occur.
 Individualized herbs: Du zhong
 Classical Formulas: Dingxiang
shi di tang (Clove and
Persimmon Calyx decoction)

37. Objective Evaluations
 Initial evaluation
1. Infertility -causation
2. Consider the etiology in TCM
3. Refer to fertility specialist
4. Evaluates partner’s health conditions
5. Release medical records for the
history of illness
 Follow up evaluation:
 Monthly hormonal tests:
 Day 2/3: FSH, Estrogen, prolactin
 During ovulation: Basal temperature
chart, mucus and ovulation kits
 Day 21 or 7 days post ovulation:
Progesterone
 Ultrasound:
 Day 2: # of follicles & size
 Day12/13: sizes of follicles
 Follow up with fertility physician’s
plan closely and report any
unexpected reactions.

38. Food Flavors Recommendation
 Sweet-Tonifies and harmonizes and relaxes.
 Pungent- Dispersing and invigorating, promote circulation,
moves Qi, blood, & body fluid.
 Sour Astringent-Absorbing, consolidating
 Bitter- Dries damp, disperses, often clears, damp, edema
and heat
 Salty-softens and dissolves hard masses. Moistens and
lubricates the intestines
 Bland- diuretic, promotes urination and relieves edema

39. Foods that Invigorates Blood
Eggplant Peanuts
Red Bean Dates

40. Foods Nourishes Blood
Beef Chicken eggs
Grapes Lamb
Chicken Fish

41. Foods that Benefits the lining
growth
Kale Spinach
Apple Appricot
Cherry Chinese Date
Lemon Asian Pear
Sesame seed ( brown) Sesame seed ( black)

42. Food for clear the heat
Papaya Lemon Cucumber Cantaloupe White rice
Asparagus Carrot Sweet
potato
Fig Lenti
Bok choy Celery Cucumber Peach Mung bean
Red/green
cabbage
Chard Banana Pineapple White
fungus

43. Food for drain dampness
Alfalfa
sprout
Chinese
Chive
Onion or
leek
Parsnip Pumpkin
and winter
squash
Turnip Winter
melon
Dried
papaya
Barley Rice bran
Wheat
bran
Adzuki
bean
Beef Fish Cardamom
seed

44. Foods that detoxifies
Shitake
mushroom
Snow pea Pumpkin
seeds
Sunflower
seed
Soybean Olive Rice
vinegar
Tea

45. Foods that Relieves Food Retention
Bamboo shoots Bell pepper
Daiko radish Howthone Berry
Plums Tomato
Oats Pea
Parsley Barley Malt syrup

46. Foods that benefits
kidney deficiency
Green beans Mulberry Raspberry
Black beans Chestnut Lotus seed
Walnut Honey

47. Food that Strengthen Digestion
Arise seed Brown sugar Cinnamon
Clove Fennel seed Ginger root
Molasses

48. Prenatal Vitamins-Woman
 Folic Acid- 400mg/day- development of baby’s
brain and spinal cord (fortified cereals, green
leafy vegetables, citrus, grapefruit)
 Calcium- bone develop
 Iron-prevent anemia ( green leaf vegetable, red
meat)
 Fibers- 30-35g/day (unrefined grains, whole
wheat, beans, fruits and vegetables

49. Part II: Male Factors

50. Infertility isn’t just the
woman’s problem anymore
 40-50 % male infertility
 Inadequate # of sperm
 Inhibited ejaculation
 Retrograde ejaculation
 Failure of descend into the
scrotum
 Antibodies to the sperm

51. Male Factors of infertility
 Spermophlebectasia
 Sperm dysfunction
 Sexually transmitted
disease
 Physical damage
 Genetic disease
 Auto immune disease

52. Male Reproductive Anatomy

53. Male Reproductive Organs
 Testes (gonads):
 Sperm (exocrine)
 Testosterone
(endocrine)
 Ducts
 Glands

54. I. Male Organs-Testes
 Size: 4 cm X 2.5 cm
 Connective tissue capsule
 Tunica albuginea
 Seminferous tubules
 Rete testis
 Duct system
 Epididymis
 Interstitial cells-produces
androgens & testosterone.

55. Testosterone Production
 Produced by interstitial cells
 Stimulated by LH
 Testosterone stimulate the male reproductive
organs develop & 2nd male characteristics
 Lack of the testosterone will result in sexual
infantilism & sterility.

56. Testes Malfunction

57. II. Male organs- Duct System
 Transport sperm
from the body:
1. Epididymis
2. Ductus deferens
3. Urethra

58. Male Organs- Epididymis
 Highly coiled tube 6M
 Caps superior of testes
 1st part of male duct
 Storage site of immature
sperm
 Mature in 20 days
 Ability to swim
 Walls of epididymis
contract to expel the
sperm to ductus deference

59. Male organs
- Ductus Deferens
 Enclosed tube along with blood
vessels & nerves in sperm cord
 Propel live sperm into urethra
by peristaltic waves rapidly
squeeze the sperm forward
 Scrotal Sac
 Vasectomy- cauterizing the vas
deferens. Sperm is still
produced but no longer reach
the outside
 Sterile- testosterone still
produced and libido remained.

60. Sperm Ascending

61. Vas Deferens Blockage

62. Male Organs- Urethra
 3 main regions
1. Prostate Urethra
2. Membranous urethra
3. Spongy urethra
 Carry urine and sperm
to exterior
 Ejaculation

63. Male Organs-Scrotum
 Providing the testes
with a temperature
that is below body
temp.
 Cold->scrotum
wrinkled ->testes
closer to the body
to maintain viable
sperm production

64. Male Organs- Penis
 To deliver sperm into
the female
reproductive tract
 Circumcision-surgically
removed
after birth
 3 enlarged eretile
tissue
 Erection-blood flow

65. Good Sperm Formation
 Sperm takes 100 days to develop (70/30)
 3 main factors:
1. Sperm count: > 20 million/ml/ejaculate
2. Morphology (shape of the sperm)
3. Motility (How fast and straight the sperm swim)

66. Spermatogenesis

67. Functions of Sperm

68. Macho Sperm Theory
 Damage fertilized eggs.
 Some toxins may alter the
sperm’s DNA. Damaged
chromosomes still carry
genetic information
 Results in infertility,
miscarriage, birth defects,
learning disabilities,
childhood cancer and
kidney cancer.

69. Male Infertility Assessment
 Sperm count < 10 million/ml (200 million)
 Volume < 5 ml per ejaculate
 Sperm motility < 60 %
 Sperm Morphology < 50 % normal

70. Getting Tested
 Urologist evaluation
 Sperm analysis 2-3 Tx
 Defect factors:
1. Azoospermia
2. Oligiospermia
3. Sperm motility
decreases
4. Sperm morphology
abnormalities

71. Normal Sperm Analysis
 Volume= 3 ml (2-6ml)
 Concentration=20M/ml
 Motility: 50 %> 2 hrs
 Morphology: >60 %
 Viscosity
 Ejaculate normally
liquefies < 1hr
 pH= 7-8

72. Sperm abnormalities
 Adequate
 Aspermia
 Azoospermia
 Oligospermia
 Poor motility & forward
movement
 High percent of abnormal
sperm morphology
 Anti-sperm antibodies

73. Diagnosis of Male infertility
 Medical History
Physical Examination-structure
 Secondary sex characteristics evaluation
 Endocrine function test
 Sperm analysis and morphology

74. Causes of Male Infertility
 Radiation
 Environment toxins
 Undescended testis
 Varicocele
 Traumatic injury
 Infectious injury
 Testicular atrophy
 Drug effects
 Alcohol, nicotine,
marijuana, cocaine
Prolonged fever
 Endocrine disorders
 Congenital abnormalities
 Surgery of the lower
abdominal region
 Tight underwear
 Stress, lack of sleep

75. Acupuncture Treatment
 Acupuncture can stimulate
histamine release to dilate the
blood vessels, therefore to
improve the blood circulation,
thus reduces varicose veins in
the region
 Most commonly selected points
are located on the back and leg
areas.
 Frequency at 1-2 tx/wk or
based individualized treatment
plan

76. Responses of
TCM treatment
 Case report:
 A 43 male with 3 months of combined
treatment
 Sperm count:
From < 18 million/ml to 93 million
 Motility : from < 50 % to 97%
 Morphology: from normal <20 % to 45
%
Hu,C. etl. Advanced Acupuncture, Inc. 2006
Los Angels, U.S.A

77. Acupuncture & Sperm Quality
Improvement
 Acupuncture effects on sperm
production and quality without
causing any changes in behavior
and sexual desire.
 Study of 28 men who ere
diagnosed with idiopathic
infertility received acupuncture
twice a week over 5 weeks,
significantly increase the
quantities of normal sperm and
equally reduces in structural
defects.
Hu,C. etl
Advanced Acupuncture, Inc. 2006, Los Angeles, U.S.A.

78. Effect of Acupuncture on
Sperm Parameters
 16 subject were coanalyzed
before & 1 month after treatment
(Two times/week for 5 weeks)
 16 subject of controlled, untreated
for comparison
 Evaluated by semen analysis and
ultramorphyological observations.
 Conclusion;
1. The fertility index increased
significantly in the treatment
group (p<or =0.5)
2. Sperm motility and axonema
intactness were highly correlated
(corr:= 0.50, p< or = 0.5)
Siterman S, Israel, 1997

79. Protocols improves
sperm count and motility
 Electro-acupuncture:
 Points: UB-23, 25, K5, Sp 6
 Frequencies: 2 tx/wk X 5 weeks.
 Lengths: 2-3 courses until sperm
analysis become normalized
 Herbal formulas:
 Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
 Evaluation:
60
50
40
30
20
10
 by repeat Sperm analysis
between the acupuncture course. 0
1st 3rd 5th
acup.
herbs
combined

80. Chinese Medicine improves
semen morphology, motility, & count
 Randomized clinical trial in
Sydney, Australia, 2004
 Acupuncture and herbal
medicine
 Improve sperm normal form:
p<0.038
 Improve semen motility:
p<0.008
 Improve count: mean increase
220 million sperm

81. Acupuncture in the treatment of
Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction
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45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1st
Qtr
2nd
Qtr
3rd
Qtr
4th
Qtr
Hormone
IIEF
Regiscan
 Randomized placebo-controlled
pilots study,
Austria, 2003
 22 patients, satisfactory
response =68.4%
 Acupuncture can be
effective option >2/3 of
PED

82. Artificial Insemination (IUI)
•The sperms are collected
and send to sperm wash
•More concentrated sperm
count without semen.
•Inject to female, let sperm
surround with egg to
penetration.
•Option for male infertility
•Alternative procedure when
IVF did not respond well.

83. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
ICSI
 For low sperm count
& male infertility
 Sperm & eggs are
retrieved
 Inject 1 sperm into an
egg
 Fertilized egg is then
implanted
www. medfix.com

84. Spermophlebectasia
(varicose vein of the spermatic cord)
•Increases blood in the vein
of the spermatic cord
increases temp. in testicle
decrease live sperm count
and activity
•Prolonged presence of the
varicosity can result in poor
blood circulation to the area
& shrinkage/or dysfunction
of the testicle unable to
produce healthy sperm

85. Symptoms of
Spermophlebectasia
 Male age 20-30
 Chief complain-pain
 Heaviness of scrotum
 Pain at testicles, groin and
lower abdomen
 Standing and walking
aggravates.
 Resting in supine position
alleviates
 Signs: Scrotum enlarged
and loose
 Vein is enlarged and
purple
 Varicose veins are also
present in the groin and
inner thigh
 Press vein, it shrinks or
disappears

86. TCM treatment for
Spermophelebectasia
 Acupuncture
Acupuncture can stimulate histamine
release to dilate the blood vessels to
improve the blood circulation, thus
reduces varicose veins in the region
 Herbal Formula
Individualized formulas based on the
etiology to improve blood
circulation, resolve blockage, and
promote healthy sperm

87. TCM Treating
Male Immune Infertility
 Observation of “Yikang Tang”
(decoction) to treat 100 pt with
immune infertility
 Compare with 100 cases treated with
prednisone
 Results:
1. AsAb decreased significantly,
(p<0.01)
2. The sperm density and motile
spermatozoa increased significantly
3. The sperm agglutination rate
decreased
4. The improvement rate of the
symptoms and stability of the
therapeutic effect were more dramatic
in the treatment group.
Has more stable effect for male
immune infertility than Prednisone.
-Sun Z. Bao Y. 2006,Honzhong, China

88. Herbs That Benefits for Sperm
Ginseng
(Ren Shen)
Tribulus
( Bai Ji Li )
Epimedii
(Yin Yang
Huo)
Sm. Cuscutae
(Tu Si Zi)
Curculiginis
Orchioidis
(Xian Mao)
Actinolitum
( Yang Qi Shi)
Fr. Rubi
(Fu Peng zi)
Fr. Rosae
Laevigatae
(Jing Yin Zi)
Eucommiae
Ulmoidis
(Du Zhong)

89. Classic Herbal Formulas
Modified Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
 Main ingredients: Ginseng,
Deer horn, Sea horse, Hokuo,
Epimedii, Angelica, Cinnamomi,
Poria cocos
 Used for low sperm count, low
motility and morphology
Modified Jin Suo Gu Jin Wan
 Main ingredients:
Eucommiae, Epimedii,
Achyrabthis,Cistanches,
Cynomorii, Cuscutae.
 Used for impotency, low
libido and early ejaculation

90. Modified Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
(Kidney Qi Pill from Golden Cabinet)
 87 male pts. were treated and
observed in our clinic
 Comparison made before and
after treatment 3-6 months.
 Measured by routine semen
analysis
 3 months enhanced function
significantly, spouse pregnant rate
=56% (49/87)
 Sperm analysis improvement after
6 months= 68.40%
 This formula influences
regulatory function in FSH, LH,
Testosterone, Coticosterone level
Hu C. Etl
Advanced Acupuncture, Inc. 2006, Los Angeles, U.S.A.

91. Modified Jin Suo Gu Jin Wan
(Mental lock pill to stabilize the essence)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1st
Mon.
3rd
Mon.
5th
Mon.
S.Count
Motility
Morphy.
 82 male patients were
treated and observed
 The length of treatment is
3-6 months
 The sperm count improves
67.4 %
 The activity rate of sperm
markedly improved after
treatment.
Hu,C. etl
Advanced Acupuncture, Inc. 2006, Los Angeles, U.S.A.

92. Making Good Sperm
 Eating Healthily
 Taking Vitamins
 Drinking more water
 Copping Stress
 Staying active
 Enjoying regular sex
 Sleeping enough
 Liver Detox
 Weekly acupuncture
 Stop smoking
 Cut down alcohol
 Avoid drug intake
 Minimize caffeine

93. Things to avoid
 High temperature
( best at 32 degrees C)
 Stress ( testes malnourished)
 Alcohol ( interferes of testosterone
secretion)
 Smoking (40 % sperm damage by
free radicals)
 Environmental Estrogen
(meat, microwave plastics)
 Drugs ( reduces
testosterone & libido)
 Caffeine (impair sperm
production & cause
chromosomal
abnormalities)
 Toxins (pesticides, heavy
metals)
 Pollutants

94. Nutrients for Sperm
Altern Med Rev. 2000 Feb;5(1):28-38. Green Valley Health, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA
Amino Acids
500 mg
Vitamin A
700mcg
Vitamin B6
1.4-500mg
Vitamin B12
1.5mcg
Folic Acid
200-400mcg
Vitamin C
500- 1000 mg
Vitamin E
400 IU
Selenium
75 mcg
Manganese
1.4 mg
Zinc
10-30 mg
Coenzyme Q
10- 90 mg
Essential
Fatty Acids
2000 mg

95. Pro-vitamin for Men
 Zinc -15 mg/day, (oyster)
 Vitamin E 100-400IU (Olive oil, wheat germ)
 Calcium 1000mg
 Vitamin D 10 mcg

96. Good Sperm Diet
Black berries Blue
berries
Rosen
berries
Kale
Strawberries Brussels
sprouts
Broccoli Red peppers
Grape seed
extract
Pink bark
extract
Garlic Oyster

97. Our Newest Product

98. Questions?
Contact information
Cathryn Hu, Ph.D., O.M.D., L.Ac.
Phone: 310-458-2848
Fax: 310-458-2899
Web: www. Advancedacupuncture.com
Email: Advanced_Acupuncture @ Yahoo.com