31 - Failed Clomid Cycle Followed by Natural Pregnant Cycle

 Overview:
31 yrs old, administration clerk.  Her and her husband began treatment around May 2008.  We discussed all their fertility options and how to optimize their fertility using diet and other lifestyle changes.  Generally this patient had regular cycles with a very small amount of blood, lots of Pre-menstrual symptoms and other gynecological problems.  She went through a clomid cycle which was unsuccessful.  She began taking chinese herbs and regular acupuncture which quickly cured her other gynecological discomforts and began giving her a healthier period (more flow).  We began treating her only 2x per month accompanied by Chinese herbs.  After doing another unsuccessful Clomid and IUI cycle she decided to take a few months off of western reproductive drugs.  She became pregnant on the cycle after the Clomid without any medications, only acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. This is a prime example of how we must "nourish the soil before planting the seed".  Through diet and lifestyle changes and the regulating and nourishing effect of the herbs it took several months before her body was strong enough to support a pregnancy.  
 Treatment:
Acupuncture 1-2x per month with Chinese Herbs. She began to get more exercise in the second half of treatment going for walks and buying a stationary bike.
 Outcome:
Pregnancy

Ryan Funk