Male Fertility

Let's dive deeper into male fertility, what a semen analysis looks for and how you can improve male factor.

As a welcome gift to Acupuncture Northwest & Associates' patients, Emerson has generously offered 10% off all orders in September for ANW patients! Get more information about our...

Infertility and Covid-19 are not a good combination. For all of you struggling to conceive and your treatments are being deemed non-essential. We see you. 

Acupuncture Northwest and Associates is excited to announce that Stephanie Rothenberg, MD, FACOG has joined the Pacific Northwest Fertility team. Dr. Rothenberg is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She...

We always tell dads to stop drinking at least 3 months before conception to help the sperm be healthier but also for epigenetic reasons. What I always say is,...

Dr. Lora Shahine wrote this wonderful article for surviving Thanksgiving when you are trying to conceive. #youarenotaloneThanksgiving can be a joyful time for gathering with family and friends,...

There are studies showing BPA levels may decrease male fertility and increase risk of miscarriage.  BPA is a synthetic estrogen found in the lining of cans and hard...

This study is fascinating! Healthy lifestyle positively affected the DNA in men.  Here’s the link.(Thanks Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin)

Male factor infertility often responds well to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Whether it is low count, motility, morphology or another male factor issue, Chinese medicine can often help.Here’s a...

A Harvard study recently showed that men who watched more than 20 hours a week of TV had 44% lower sperm concentration.  However, those who are watching lots...

A diet high in grains and fruit and low in coffee, alcohol, and red meat seems to enhance sperm motility, according to recent research.  In Chinese medicine, grains...

Chinese medicine has long recognized the link between diet and health, even with one’s reproductive potential.  Here is an article that discusses the link between a diet high...

A new study shows promise for creating sperm in the laboratory.Read more here.

Researchers have pinpointed a genetic mutation that may help explain why some men are less fertile than normal, a new study in the 20 July issue of the...

If you have questions about how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can enhance your fertility, you can have a free 15 minute phone consultation with one of our...