 Q1. I have difficulties getting pregnant; will Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine help?
Of course.
Based on both ancient and modern Chinese medicine and Acupuncture clinical practice and research, this traditional medicine and acupuncture is a very effective solution in treating infertility.
Q2. What is Natural Pro-Fertility Therapy? What does it include?
Pro-Fertility treatment is a SVFC specialized treatment for infertility. Dr. Liu has been practice medicine for many decades, yet with his special all natural treatment therapy, he treats infertility successfully using his special formulated natural herbs and unique acupuncture formula and unique needling techniques combined with 4 other associated therapies.
Our Natural Pro—Fertility treatment methods include the following:
Herbal Medicine: Pro-Fertility Herbal Formula
Acupuncture: Pro-Fertility Acupuncture
Pro-Fertility Meridian Exercise: Pro-Fertility Meridian exercise methods
Nutrition Guide: Pro-Fertility Nutritional Diet
Stress Management: Pro-Fertility Stress-Release Skills 101
Lifestyle Management: Pro-Fertility Time Management
Q3. Why should I choose this Natural Pro-Fertility treatment?
Natural Pro-Fertility treatment method invented by Dr. Andrew Liu based on his over 25 years of clinical experience treating infertility patients with a series of natural methodology that summarized a very long history of Successful experiences. It is the most friendly, successful and safe without any side-effects.
Q4. How long should I expect to take this Pro-Fertility treatment?
It highly depends on patient’s condition and cooperation, yet a typically case should between 2-6 months.
Q5. Why does this treatment should take this long (2-6months)?
According to our from some challenging infertility cases, almost each and every one of infertility case have different issues, imbalance between mind and body, poor health condition, irregular menstruation. Other health disease, such as: Endometriosis and PCOS, almost every patient has some health issues. These require a longer time in order to follow the menstruation cycles.
In additional to that, patients under treatment will improve gradually and solidly into a very healthy condition in general, and ready to conceive.
Q6. What kind of reports should I bring on my first visit to Silicon Valley Fertility Center (SVFC)?
As complete health records as a patient have, especially fertility testing results including partner.
 Q7. Should I bring my partner also for this Pro-Fertility treatment?
Of course, you are more that welcome to do so just because this is a team effort. This is very important because in most cases, western medicine clinical reports shown normal, yet in traditional Chinese medicine, such functions can be in deficiency and Pro-Fertility treatments provides good health with more successful conception.
Q8. Is there any confliction with my IVF at the same time with this Pro-Fertility treatment?
No, there should not be, just on the contrary, Dr. Liu’s pro-fertility treatment provides a great deal of support to an extend that patient enjoy more balanced health condition that greatly increased their chances to success.
Q9. What kind of alternative Fertility support should I look for at the same time with IVF?
Pro-Fertility Therapy has shown very successful stories with lots of our patients when they keep their Acupuncture Therapy while coordination with their OBGYN. This natural methodology has proven it’s effectiveness with the combination with OBGYN.
Q10. What are the most common causes for Male Infertility?
The most common causes are: Oligospermia (low sperm count affecting men, less than 20 million spermatozoa), Antisperm Antibodies (special proteins that fight against a man's sperm in blood, vaginal fluids, or semen), Undescended Testes (also known as cryptorchidism, one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac), Varicocele (an abnormal enlargement of the veins in the scrotum draining the testicles), Scrotal hyperthermia, Erectile Failure.
Q11. What are the rare causes of Male Infertility?
Some rare causes are: Testicular Trauma, Chromosomal abnormality, e.g. Klinefelter’s Azoospermia, Epididymal or Vassal obstruction, Retrograde Ejaculation, Endocrine Disorder, e.g. Pituitary Tumor, Infections, e.g. mumps, Chlamydia, gonorrhea.
 Q12. What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese system of natural healing that is based upon the principal that physical dysfunction is the result of an imbalance of the body’s organic, energetic and natural activity. Acupuncturists use 365 main acupuncture points throughout the body and insert needles to stimulate energy that is blocked or congested. The aim of acupuncture is to activate a patient’s vital energy to allow the body to balance and heal itself.
Q13. What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
Many people may be unfamiliar with what exactly takes place in an acupuncture session. Wondering what happens during treatment, how many visits may be needed and whether health insurance covers it are all common concerns. In a typical first visit, a practitioner will take a detailed health history, fully investigate your chief complaint and provide acupuncture for you. This may take up to an hour and a half but is necessary to create an individualized treatment plan that takes into account your present physical, emotional, and nutritional condition, while focusing on your main health concern. Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles (the width of two human hairs) into specific anatomical points. Return visits to an acupuncturist may also introduce the option of Chinese herbal therapy. Chinese herbal therapy reinforces acupuncture in a natural way without side-effects. The two are often used together to strengthen the effects of treatment and to achieve longer-lasting results in a shorter amount of time.
Q14. What does acupuncture treat?
Currently, the NIH has determined that acupuncture is effective in treating over 40 different disease categories. Following is a list of illnesses and conditions for which acupuncture has been proven to be effective. It is possible to treat these and many other conditions with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Addictions, Allergies, Ankle Swelling, Arm and Shoulder Pain, Arthritis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Back Pain, Bed Wetting, Blood Pressure, Bronchial Conditions, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Circulatory Issues, Colds, Colitis, Constipation,Cough, Depression, Detox, Diarrhea, Diverticulitis, Dizziness, Emphysema,Fatigue, Feet, Fibromyalgia, Flu, Gall Bladder Disorders, Gynecological Concerns, Hay Fever, Headache, Heart Problems, Hemorrhoids, Hip Pain, Immune System Deficiency, Indigestion
Infertility, Injuries, Insomnia, Joint Pain, Kidney Problems,
Knee Pain, Leg Pain, Cramps, Liver Problems, Neck Pain, Stiffness,
Nervousness, Neuralgia, Pain, Pleurisy, PMS, Pregnancy Symptoms,
Prostate Problems, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Shingles, Shoulder Pain,
Sinus Trouble, Skin Problems, Sports Injuries, Stomach Problems,
Sore Throat, Thyroid Conditions, Ulcers, Urinary Problems,
Whiplash.
If you are wondering if acupuncture can help you with a different or specific condition, you can call our clinic to speak with one of the acupuncturists directly.
Q15. How does it work?
There are a number of theories explains how exactly acupuncture works. It was once thought that inserting needles into specific parts of the body affected nerves and could inhibit their signal transmission. This was thought to explain why acupuncture could treat pain so well. But when doctors mapped the acupuncture points over the known nerve network they found that there was some correlation, but not nearly enough to explain most of its effects. Another theory stated that acupuncture stimulates the release of opioids and endorphins in the central nervous system. Although this could explain certain analgesic effects, it could not explain many others. The most current theory speculates that acupuncture points are actually strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals throughout the body. Stimulating points along these pathways influences neurotransmitter rates and resets the polarity of different parts of the body. This latest theory is by far the most comprehensive and most promising explanation for why acupuncture works in Western medical terminology.
 Q16. Q: Do I need an appointment?
We suggest that all clients set an appointment, however on occasion we do have availability for walk-ins.
Q17. Does acupuncture hurt?
Only fine needles are used in acupuncture, and when they are inserted there is little or no pain. Once inserted, the needles may cause numbness or a calm relaxing sensation and it should not be painful. The needle is extremely thin (about the width of 2 human hairs), disposable and flexible. Sensations that patients normally experience are tingling which is associated with the movement of energy stimulated by the insertion of the needles. This is a desired affect and should not feel painful.
Q18. Is acupuncture safe?
Yes. it is safe and at Silicon Valley Fertility Center only employs certified acupuncturists.
Q19. Is acupuncture covered by my medical insurance?
We accept major health insurance providers including:
Anthem / Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
Pacific Care
United Health
Great West
ACN
Health Net
Workers' Compensation
If your health insurance providers are not lised above, please feel free to call us.
If acupuncture treatment is required due to an accident or injury, your medical insurance may cover the costs of your treatment. For information specific to your provider, please call your insurance company or call us.
 Q20. How many visits will I need?
The number of visits you will need depends on several factors. One is how long you have had your current condition. Acute conditions, like a cold or flu will generally only require one or two treatments. Conditions that are more recent, for example pain from an injury or seasonal allergies may require few treatments before symptoms are reduced. Chronic conditions like PMS, asthma, back pain or other problems that you have had for many years may take anywhere from 4 to 10 treatments until you notice significant changes. At your first visit, we will take a detailed health history and will determine an appropriate treatment plan based on your signs and symptoms and the findings of that visit.
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