Fertility and Women's Health

Dr. Dawn Chatigny, DACM specialty is in using Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve fertility in both women and men by reducing stress levels, increasing the blood flow to the reproductive organs, and balancing the endocrine system. For women, this increase in the blood flow to the uterus and ovaries means nourishing the eggs and uterine lining. For men, treatments will also help to improve the quality and quantity of the sperm. Dr. Dawn works with couples trying to conceive naturally as well as those using ART treatments. She also specializes in Women’s Health, treating issues such as Menopause, Hormonal Imbalances, Pregnancy and Postpartum, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Fertility Optimization:

Maybe you are you just getting ready to start your fertility journey or maybe you have you been on this path to parenthood for a while and have experienced some challenges along the way. Here at Access Acupuncture, we use a holistic, integrative approach to help support you on your way and optimize your fertility. We specialize in preconception support whether as a primary therapy or in conjunction with assisted reproductive technology. Some of the conditions that we have successfully worked with include:

· Natural Conception/NaPro

· IUI / IVF Support

· Egg Retrievals & Embryo Transfers

· Egg Freezing Preparation

· Advanced Maternal Age

· Recurrent Miscarriages

· Diminished Ovarian Reserve

· Premature Ovarian Failure

· Third Party Parenthood (egg, sperm and embryo donation)

· Surrogacy

Women's Health:

Traditional Chinese Medicine has long been used to treat issues related to women’s health. Clinically, we have found that using multiple modalities including Chinese herbal prescriptions, acupuncture, pharmaceutical grade supplements, lifestyle guidance and holistic nutrition to treat these conditions to be quite effective:

· Hormonal Imbalances

· Cycle Regulation

· Painful Menses

· Endometriosis / PCOS/Cysts/Fibroids

· PMS

· Menopause / Peri-menopause

· Yeast Infections/UTI

· Anxiety/Depression

· MTHFR Gene Mutations

Men’s Health:

Don’t worry, guys! We didn’t forget about you! Did you know that 40% of fertility issues are due to male fertility factor? This is why it is so important to address this when treating most fertility related cases.

· Sperm quality- morphology & motility

· Sperm quantity- Volume

· Anxiety/Depression/Stress

Prenatal/Pregnancy/Postpartum Care:

Acupuncture and herbal medicine are a safe and effective way to treat pregnancy related symptoms with no adverse side effects. Here at Access Acupuncture, we are here to support you through your pregnancy and prepare you for your optimal birth. Some of the most common issues we treat during this time are:

· Support Early Pregnancy/Prevent Miscarriage

· Morning sickness

· Fatigue

· Anxiety

· Musculoskeletal Issues

· Headaches

· Edema/Swelling

· Heartburn

· High Blood Pressure

· Gestational Diabetes

· Optimal Fetal Positioning/Breech Position (after 32 weeks)

· Labor Preparation- dilation and softening of the cervix (after 37 weeks)

· Postpartum care including, Mastitis, Decreased Milk Supply, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety