A breech baby and post-term labor are 2 emergency situations in childbirth. Acupuncture therapy can help address these conditions and may reduce the need for drugs or C-sections.
What We Offer
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Dallas, TX
Founded in 2000 to bring Eastern healing to the U.S., Jade Clinic of Fertility Acupuncture, PLLC combines traditional practices with Western gynecological science. We provide acupuncture and
Chinese herbal medicine in Dallas, TX, supporting women’s health at every life stage.
Our services address the whole person—body, mind, and energy—using healing treatments that alleviate symptoms, help prevent disease, and support healthy menstruation, ovulation, conception, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. You may be surprised how effective Chinese acupuncture and medically informed herbal protocols can be in treating your specific concerns.
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Phone: (214) 893-4321
Email: jadeclinicdallas@gmail.com
Specific Female Reproductive Issues
Fertility Issues
Reproduction Endocrinology Dysfunction
Maternity Support
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alternatives
Sleeplessness
Hot Flashes and Night Sweating
Mood Swings
Chronic Fatigue
Weight Gain
Urinary Tract Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
General Health Issues
Treating Fertility and Infertility with Acupuncture
Jade Clinic of Fertility Acupuncture, PLLC specializes in women’s physical, mental, and reproductive health through the therapeutic use of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Dr. Jane Liu, a trained gynecologist from China, provides fertility acupuncture treatment tailored to each woman’s needs, so you can receive the treatment that you need to conceive.
How Acupuncture Supports IVF and Other Treatments
IVF, acupuncture, and other infertility treatments can boost conception chances and improve fertility success. If you’ve struggled with conception or miscarriage and IVF hasn’t worked, acupuncture might be the solution.
Conditions We Treat
Jade Clinic of Fertility Acupuncture, PLLC has helped hundreds of women conceive and give birth, even after other treatments failed. Treatments are tailored to address each woman’s specific challenges, including:
- Low Ovarian Reserve
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian Tube Obstructions
- Other Fertility Issues
Tailored Treatment Plans
Your fertility acupuncturist reviews your lifestyle, health, and reproductive history to create a personalized plan. Acupuncture points and herbal remedies are selected to support circulation, hormonal balance, stress reduction, and healthy conception.
Book an Appointment
Make an appointment today with Jade Clinic of Fertility Acupuncture, PLLC, to increase your chances of successful conception. To learn more about IVF acupuncture and fertility acupuncture treatments, call Jade Clinic of Fertility Acupuncture, PLLC at (214) 893-4321.
Specific Female Reproductive Issues
Fertility Issues
Infertility and Miscarriage
The uterus supports implantation and fetal development, so a thin, dysfunctional, or receptor-lacking lining may contribute to infertility, miscarriage, or heavy bleeding.
Chinese medicine may link these issues to qi and blood stagnation, phlegm buildup, deficiencies, or kidney imbalance. Acupuncture and herbs aim to restore balance, improve circulation, reduce stress, support nervous-endocrine function, and enhance uterine lining quality. We’ve helped patients with large fibroids or thin linings, 4–5 mm, conceive naturally or through IUI/IVF after Chinese medicine treatment.
Aging Eggs:
Eggs develop in a woman’s ovaries before birth. As women age, their eggs decline in quality, reducing fertility. For example, a 37-year-old may have eggs that age quickly or carry abnormalities, making conception harder.
From my experience, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can improve aging eggs by enhancing the pelvic and systemic environments. We’ve treated over 50 patients during IVF; after 3–8 months, many produced high-quality embryos, with some becoming pregnant or freezing eggs. Many conceived naturally or via IUI. I’ll share more stories in my blog.
Low Ovarian Reserve:
Low ovarian reserve can occur at any age and may be affected by prenatal factors, lifestyle, stress, and autoimmune issues. Smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, substance use, and unhealthy habits may speed egg decline. For some women, especially under 35, acupuncture and Chinese herbs may support ovarian health, balance immunity, slow egg loss, and promote healthier follicles.
A 42-year-old patient with an FSH over 80 UI/L and no periods for over 6 months became pregnant naturally after acupuncture and herbal treatment.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss:
Researchers have found that acupuncture can increase blood flow to women’s reproductive organs, thereby improving nutrient delivery.
Acupuncture may improve the uterine lining, aiding implantation and lowering miscarriage risk.
Immunologic factors can cause recurrent miscarriages. Pregnancy needs suppression of the T-helper immune response for implantation and carrying. A 2001 Fudan University study suggested herbal medicine might regulate immune overreaction and support implantation. Many women at our clinic conceived naturally and delivered healthy babies after 3–6 months of treatment.
Endometriosis:
Endometrial cells migrate outside the uterus to areas like the ovaries, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. About 10-20% of women in the U.S. have endometriosis. The risk rises until age 44 and then drops.
Studies of the immune systems of women with symptomatic endometriosis show that they often produce autoantibodies against their own tissue. This suggests that, at some level, the body is rejecting parts of itself. “Endometriosis has been clearly associated with decreased egg fertilization and lower success rates for in vitro fertilization (IVF),” says Jane Liu.
Acupuncture for women treats endometriosis alongside herbal therapy. Dr. Liu states, “Our goal is to increase circulation in the pelvic area and regulate the immune system, promoting drainage, preventing adhesions, and facilitating the removal of inflammatory substances. In addition, hormonal balance is reestablished.” The herbs are chosen to balance immune response and hormones, control lesions, and help their absorption.
“For prevention, I recommend that women reduce physical activity as much as possible during the full days of their period each month, though this may be an unpopular suggestion for busy women today,” explains Dr. Liu. “But it is worth doing.”
IVF/IUI Support and Miscarriage Prevention:
A study of 160 IVF patients at Germany’s Christian Lauritzen Institute found higher pregnancy rates with acupuncture before and after embryo transfer: 42.5% versus 26.3% with IVF alone. Acupuncture may reduce uterine contractions and support implantation.
At our clinic, we’ve helped hundreds conceive with acupuncture, including a 42-year-old woman who conceived twins during her third IVF cycle after 2 failed attempts.
Fallopian Tubes Obstruction:
Fallopian tube obstruction may result from pelvic infections, PID, adhesions, prior surgery, or endometriosis. Blockages often affect the tube ends, and IVF is usually the best option.
Blockage can cause hydrosalpinx, a fluid buildup that may harm embryos and reduce IVF success. Tube removal can improve pregnancy rates, but may not be suitable or acceptable for all patients. For these women, 3–6 months of acupuncture and Chinese medicine may help absorb fluid and improve pregnancy chances.
Male Factor Infertility:
Men experience infertility at rates similar to women. The National Infertility Association reports male factors cause 35–40% of cases. Acupuncture may boost sperm count and quality without affecting desire. In a Fertility and Sterility study, 28 men with unexplained infertility received acupuncture twice weekly for five weeks, resulting in improved sperm and fewer defects.
Stress and Infertility:
The brain’s response to stress affects fertility; high stress can prevent a woman from ovulating and impair sperm production in men, while low stress promotes fertility. This explains why stressed women may stop menstruating, stressed men may produce abnormal sperm, and couples often conceive on relaxing vacations.
Acupuncture reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Several studies show it relieves depression symptoms as effectively as psychotherapy or conventional medications. This may help patients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) manage their treatments more effectively.
Reproduction Endocrinology Dysfunction
Abnormal hormone levels affect up to 90% of women with irregular cycles and infertility. Clinical observations in Shanghai found that some women with non-functioning ovaries began producing eggs after acupuncture, suggesting it may help regulate hormones such as GnRH, LH, and E2.
Chinese herbal formulas may also support the reproductive cycle by stimulating the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, and ovaries to promote timely FSH and LH release, essential for ovulation. Balanced hormones and regular cycles improve the chances of healthy egg release, fertilization, implantation, and pregnancy.
PCOS:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and amenorrhea are common hormone disorders difficult to treat with Western medicine. Chinese medicine offers a comprehensive approach by targeting various bodily aspects, including the ovaries.
With nearly 30 years of experience, I have treated many PCOS patients and identified distinct patterns that help us select effective treatments. Using Chinese medicine and acupuncture, we often achieve outstanding results.
Younger patients tend to respond more readily to treatment. Diet is essential in managing these conditions. We encourage patients to seek help early and maintain a healthy daily diet.
Menstrual Cramps:
Up to 50% of women experience menstrual pain, caused by uterine muscle constriction, reducing blood flow and leading to waste buildup. Chinese medicine attributes cramps to qi stagnation or blood stasis, which are treated with acupuncture, herbs, or both.
Uterine Fibroids:
Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus’s muscle and connective tissue, affecting about 1 in 5 U.S. women. They often appear after menstruation, may grow during pregnancy or with high-estrogen birth control or hormone therapy, and usually shrink after menopause.
Fibroids can vary in size, form clusters, and grow on the outer uterus or inner lining. In Chinese medicine, they are viewed as blocked or slowed flow and may be linked to dampness and phlegm.
Adenomyoma:
Adenomyoma is similar to endometriosis. Endometrial cells from the uterus lining move into the muscle layer. Common symptoms include an enlarged uterus, painful periods, and heavy or long-lasting bleeding. In Chinese medicine, the causes and treatments for adenomyoma are similar to those for fibroids and endometriosis.
Maternity Support
Minimize Morning Sickness:
During the first 3 months of pregnancy, most women experience nausea, vomiting, and bloating in the pelvic area and breasts. These are normal effects.
“It doesn’t have to be that way,” says Jane Liu. “In addition to avoiding extremely salty foods, getting plenty of rest, and eating small meals several times a day instead of 3 large meals, expecting mothers should try acupuncture to help alleviate symptoms—especially if they cannot eat a normal meal without feeling nauseous.”
To support her recommendation, Dr. Liu highlights the Nei guan point, also known as PC-6, located about three fingers’ width above the crease on the inside of the wrist, between two tendons. For reasons not fully understood by science, firm stimulation of this point seems to calm the stomach.
Over the past decade, studies show pregnant women receiving needle stimulation at the Nei guan point are less likely to experience nausea or vomiting during their first trimester. Cancer patients on cisplatin chemotherapy, which often causes severe nausea, also showed improvements. In two studies with over 100 patients each, over 90% experienced less nausea after acupuncture before treatment.
Post-Labor Recuperation:
Often, labor support focuses on C-sections, epidurals, and sepsis, but in China, mothers emphasize postpartum recovery. Traditional post-labor nourishment in Asia shows that women supported during labor have better outcomes.
The technical aspects of various delivery procedures are usually simple and generally do not cause long-term physical issues. “But we notice that some labor-related issues arise due to hormonal and physiological imbalances,” says Jane Liu. “Helping mothers recover after delivery can make a significant difference in the years that follow. Mothers who receive post-labor care often experience less depression, arthritis, irregular periods, heavy flows, and lower back pain. It is the optimal time to nourish the mother.”
How can a mother care for herself after giving birth? “Mothers need to make informed choices about diet, exercise, and stress management while caring for their babies,” says Dr. Liu. “This adjustment alone can produce remarkable results. In my practice, I have been consistently impressed by how much women can improve their health simply by modifying their lifestyle.”
Correcting Breech and Inducing Labor:
Natural Treatment for Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alternatives
Sandy, a 48-year-old woman, had a healthy sex life with her husband until her total hysterectomy 5 years ago, after which her sex drive sharply declined. Sexual activity now causes discomfort, straining their marriage. Her loving, understanding husband may lose patience, and she worries she’s too old to enjoy sex as she did before.
Sandy faces low libido, discomfort, insomnia, depression, fatigue, irritability, 30-pound weight gain, memory and concentration issues, feeling foggy, and worries about early Alzheimer’s since her hysterectomy.
Sandy’s situation is common for women in their 40s with low hormone levels. Sexual health depends on hormones, metabolism, mental health, and nutrition. Symptoms like sexual dysfunction can signal medical issues. Long-term low hormone levels may cause osteoporosis, early heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Proper diagnosis and treatment can slow aging and restore hormone balance.
A graceful symmetry between the opposing forces of yin and yang forms the foundation of many medical treatments developed in China. Maintaining this symmetry—balance—is key to health. “There must be a balance between the mind and body,” explains Jane Liu. “The body follows the orders of the mind. We ask our body to do hundreds of things at once, and the body tries. But if the body is overwhelmed, it can’t comply; that’s when problems arise: hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, disturbed sleep, weight gain, dysmenorrhea, infertility, endometriosis, depression, stress, and hypertension. We live in a high-stress society and need to know our limitations.”
Medical practitioners in China have refined techniques for centuries, like acupuncture, Dr. Liu’s specialty. They believe energy flow imbalances cause disease, and acupuncture restores balance.
When seeking acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment for hormonal imbalance, diagnoses may include deficient qi, blood of the heart, spleen, or liver, or stagnant qi. Based on your history, symptoms, and physical exam, specific points and herbs are chosen for your condition.
During treatment, needles are placed along energy pathways and gently stimulated to influence specific organs, hormonal function, and energy flow.
Chinese herbs regulate the female endocrine system, treating PMS. Dr. Liu explains, “Balancing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone helps reestablish hormonal harmony, reducing premenstrual syndrome.” The herbs target hormone precursors, improve liver and digestion, which are key to the condition. She says, “The result is symptom relief by addressing the cause. Patients report fewer hot flashes, pain, digestive issues, and improvements in mood and energy.”
Other Acupuncture Treatments
Urinary Tract Disorders
Interstitial Cystitis:
nterstitial cystitis mostly affects women, causing long-term bladder wall inflammation. Unlike regular cystitis, it’s not caused by bacteria and doesn’t improve with antibiotics. It’s also not a psychosomatic disorder.
Patients may experience some or all of the following symptoms: frequent urination during the day or night, a sudden urge to urinate, and pain in the lower abdomen, urethra, or vaginal area. Pain is also often associated with sexual intercourse. Jane Liu says, “Some patients also report muscle and joint pain, migraines, allergic reactions, and gastrointestinal problems. Interstitial cystitis appears to have an unexplained association with certain other chronic conditions, such as vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome.”
“Though the cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, I believe it is, in part, an autoimmune disorder,” Dr. Liu says. The production of antibodies against the body’s own tissues is a hallmark of autoimmune diseases—conditions that often confound conventional medicine and cannot be “cured” in the traditional sense. The immune system is highly sensitive, and our survival depends on its ability to distinguish self from non-self. But what happens when the immune system issues self-destruct orders?
“To help the body heal, we can use the fact that the immune system responds to messages from our neuro-endocrine-immune network. Acupuncture and oriental herbal medicine may treat interstitial cystitis by regulating this self-adjusting network,” Dr. Liu explains. “That is why acupuncture and herbal medicine can be effective.”
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI):
Most of us get a few urinary tract infections (UTIs) in life. “Honeymoon cystitis” is a common cause, happening when bacteria from the vaginal area enter the bladder. Symptoms include burning during urination, blood in the urine, and fever.
Married women may face recurrent bladder infections that may require repeated antibiotics, but they often don’t address the underlying imbalance and can disrupt healthy vaginal flora, leading to yeast infections, diarrhea, and more UTIs.
“Chinese medicine treats recurrent urinary tract infections in a different way,” says Jane Liu. “Acupuncturists focus on the body’s overall healing system, not just the site of infection.” The immune system defends against viruses, bacteria, and yeast, but it can weaken over time.
Conventional medicine sees this decline as inevitable, but recent research suggests ways to support immune function. Chinese medicine is one approach with potential immune-boosting effects.
Urinary Incontinence:
Urinary incontinence often affects women after natural childbirth, accidents, or surgery. Pelvic floor exercises can help, but additional support may be needed, especially when nerves are damaged. Acupuncture and herbal therapy may support the nervous system, improve bladder-brain communication, and ease related anxiety or depression, helping patients regain control and well-being.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Recurrent Stomachaches:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive problem that affects women more than men. Factors like stress, diet, lifestyle, medical history, and overall health influence it. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help relieve symptoms.
General Women’s Health Issues
Stress and Pain Management Without Drugs:
Recent estimates say that 70% to 80% of all doctor visits are related to stress.
Chronic stress harms the immune system and, if unchecked, can damage health. Chinese medicine links stress to many diseases. Treatments like acupuncture and herbal therapy aim to balance energies and reduce tension, improving body function.
Studies suggest acupuncture helps various painful conditions like menstrual cramps, headaches, migraines, endometriosis, tennis elbow, and muscle strain. A small pilot study at the University of Maryland found that 8 of 12 adults with knee osteoarthritis, a painful joint degeneration, experienced less pain and better mobility after twice-weekly acupuncture for 2 months.
Acupuncture for women treats menstrual cramps, headaches, migraines, endometriosis, arthritis, neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, sciatica, sports injuries like tennis elbow, muscle spasms, hypertension, and stroke.
Jane Liu’s 55-year-old patient, working 80 hours weekly, had headaches, neck and back pain, insomnia, high blood pressure, and lost interest in sex for 6 months. After 6 weeks of weekly acupuncture and herbal therapy, her pain decreased, her blood pressure normalized, her sexual desire increased, and her insomnia became occasional.
For high-stress lifestyles, monthly treatments are recommended to maintain benefits.
Allergy Elimination:
From the perspective of Chinese medicine, allergic reactions are not only related to antigen-antibody interactions but are also influenced by body constitution and lifestyle. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help strengthen the body’s immune system and reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms.
Smoking Cessation:
Breaking Addictions to Cigarettes or Other Drugs
Acupuncture has been shown to help people addicted to heroin and crack cocaine addicts, especially in Drug Court programs, where clients facing felony charges receive daily acupuncture and counseling instead of prison. Counselors and participants say ear and wrist acupuncture calms, reduces cravings by releasing endorphins, and aids relaxation and clarity to support change.
Acupuncture has also shown success with other addictions. In a 2-month study, over half of the alcoholics who received acupuncture stayed sober, compared to only 3% of those with sham acupuncture at non-acupuncture points.
For a testimonial regarding acupuncture as a smoking cessation aid, consider the judge who administers the Drug Court program in Miami-Dade County. He smoked several packs of cigarettes a day for 35 years until 10 years ago, when he imposed the same intensive program on himself that he had required for convicted felons. After 2 weeks, he quit for good.
Dr. Liu recommends a simple acupuncture protocol: a few needles in the ears and wrists once a week for 30 minutes.