Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Cesarean sections (C-sections) are common surgical procedures used to deliver babies when natural birth is not possible or safe. While they are generally considered safe, C-sections can sometimes leave behind scars that may have long-term implications for a woman's reproductive health. Recent research has highlighted the links between C-section scars and infertility, shedding light on the potential impact of these scars on a woman's ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. Visualizing C-section scar defects using techniques such as transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy has provided valuable insights into their nature and characteristics. A typical transvaginal ultrasound image of a cesarean section scar defect reveals a wedge-shaped anechoic area that can partially or completely affect the myometrium (the muscular layer of the uterus). This finding suggests impaired healing, although the precise mechanism is still unclear. Several factors contribute to poor wound h...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine-metabolic disorder that affects many reproductive-aged women, often leading to menstrual irregularities and infertility. It is estimated that up to 15% of women in their reproductive years experience PCOS. In recent years, acupuncture has gained increasing popularity as a potential treatment option for PCOS. Research has indicated that acupuncture can have positive effects on ovulatory dysfunction, infertility, and other symptoms associated with PCOS. One of the key benefits of acupuncture for PCOS is its ability to improve ovulation rates, pregnancy rates, insulin resistance, negative emotions, hormone imbalances, and lipid metabolism dysfunctions. By normalizing the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, which plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, acupuncture aids in the restoration of regular menstrual periods. Recent reviews have provided encouraging evidence supporting the use of acupuncture in PCOS treatment. Fo...

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions. In recent years, there has been growing interest in using acupuncture to treat premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), a condition that affects women under the age of 40 and can lead to infertility. In this article, we will explore how acupuncture works to treat POI and what recent research has discovered about its effects. POI is a condition in which the ovaries stop functioning properly before the age of 40. This can lead to infertility and other health problems such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. The exact causes of POI are not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to genetics, autoimmune disorders, and environmental factors. Treatment options for POI are limited, and often involve hormone replacement therapy or fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization. Acupuncture is a holistic approach to healing that involves the insertio...

 

What is miscarriage? A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. An early miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy at ≤13 weeks’ pregnancy. About one in four pregnancies, where a woman has missed a menstrual period and has a positive pregnancy test, ends in early miscarriage. 3 or more miscarriages in a row are known as recurrent miscarriages. The impact of a miscarriage on women Miscarriage can be a physical and emotional challenge. It can have a potentially devastating psychological impact on the woman in addition to the physical effects such as bleeding and pain after all the excitement and expectation by discovering the pregnancy. It is very common to feel sad and tearful after being shocked by the tragic event. Feeling angry, jealous or guilty is also common. There are feelings of emptiness and loneliness that others cannot understand; feeling not able to cope with daily life. There is fear ...