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PCOS (PMOS) and acupuncture: a real guide to what works, what doesn't, and what to expect
PCOS looks different in every woman , and it needs to be treated differently too. Here's how acupuncture and Chinese medicine address PCOS subtypes, insulin resistance, ovulation, and fertility.

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Apr 910 min read


How many acupuncture sessions does it take to get pregnant?
The honest answer depends on where you're starting from. Here's a realistic breakdown by situation: natural conception, IVF, PCOS, low AMH. From a fertility acupuncturist in Pasadena.

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Mar 188 min read


Life after the pill: using acupuncture & Chinese medicine to get your cycles in order
One of the most common situations I see in the clinic is a woman who just came off the pill after years, sometimes a decade or more, and is waiting for her body to figure out what to do next. Sometimes the period comes back within a month. Sometimes it doesn't come back at all. And very often, it comes back the timing is unpredictable, the flow is different, there's more pain, or new symptoms have shown up that weren't there before. If this is you, know that this is not unusu

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jan 10, 202210 min read


Acupuncture for repeated pregnancy loss & recurrent miscarriage
Recurrent pregnancy loss is devastating and frequently under-investigated. Here is what the workup should include, what Chinese medicine addresses, and what realistic support looks like.

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 15, 202110 min read


Trying to conceive? Let's talk about weight
Many underweight, overweight, or obese women have no problem getting pregnant. But others will have troubles conceiving, most often due...

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 11, 20213 min read


Acupuncture & fertility: how long does it take to work?
You know the clock is ticking, but are not quite sure if you are ready for a $20,000 IVF cycle that you are told yields less than 50%...

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 17, 20213 min read


PCOS related infertility & Chinese medicine
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month with the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association PCOS is a complex endocrine...

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 6, 20214 min read
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