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Hello, this is Dalimchae Oriental Clinic. # When Pregnancy Has Not Happened After a Year, It Is Time to Find the Cause with an Infertility Oriental Clinic. Waiting for a baby is more earnest and poignant than any other wait. The anxiety and nervousness of wondering, \"Why isn't a baby coming when we aren't even using contraception?\" or \"Is there something wrong with me?\" can cast a shadow over a couple's daily life. As time passes, feelings of self-blame and stress deepen, and many people grow exhausted from repeatedly checking pregnancy tests and facing disappointment. Statistically, failing to achieve pregnancy despite regular sexual intercourse without contraception for a year or more is defined as infertility, and this is by no means rare. About 15% of all couples experience infertility, meaning roughly 1 in 7 couples carries this concern. 💡 **[Core Answer]** Top 3 most common causes of **not getting pregnant**: ① Female-side factors (ovulation, fallopian tube, uterine issues) / ② Male-side factors (sperm abnormalities) / ③ Unexplained Dalimchae Oriental Clinic helps achieve healthy pregnancy through a **constitutional improvement** approach that restores overall body balance and reproductive function harmony. ## When a Baby Hasnt Come for Over a Year, What Is Infertility and Why Does It Happen? Infertility is a concept that goes beyond simply having difficulty achieving pregnancy, encompassing various factors or diseases that hinder successful pregnancy. The causes of difficulty conceiving are complex and can be broadly divided into female factors (30%), male factors (30%), both partners (10%), and unexplained (25%). Major causes of female infertility include ovulation disorders, tubal issues, uterine environment problems, and immunological and endocrine issues. For men, sperm production disorders and abnormalities in sperm quality and quantity are important causes of infertility. In traditional Korean medicine, infertility is not viewed merely as a problem of reproductive organs, but rather addresses overall bodily balance, qi and blood circulation, and harmony among the internal organs. For example, deficiency in kidney function (kidney deficiency), stagnation of liver qi (liver stagnation), accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body (dampness-phlegm), deficiency of blood (blood deficiency), and cold/chilly energy (coldness) are presented as traditional Korean medicine causes of infertility. From this perspective, infertility is closely linked to overall health status as well as uterine and ovarian functions. Even in cases of \"unexplained\" infertility where no special abnormalities are found in tests, traditional Korean medicine attempts treatment by identifying functional imbalances in the body. ## How Does Korean Medicine Infertility Treatment Affect Actual Pregnancy Success Rates? Traditional Korean medicine approaches to infertility treatment have a long history, and in modern times, their effects are being scientifically highlighted through various studies. In particular, acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments are reported to have positive effects on improving oocyte quality, strengthening the endometrial environment, and regulating hormonal balance. In a meta-analysis study published by Karin Ried et al. in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in 2015, analyzing 40 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 4,247 women, infertility women who received traditional Korean medicine treatment showed a 1.74 times higher pregnancy success rate than women who received Western medicine alone. Furthermore, a meta-analysis study by Huijuan Cao et al. published in PLoS ONE in 2013 (20 clinical trials involving 1,721 women) explained that combining herbal medicine during in vitro fertilization (IVF) showed potential effects in increasing success rates. These research results suggest that traditional Korean medicine infertility treatment goes beyond simple supportive therapy and can play a meaningful role in increasing the pregnancy probability of infertile women. Korean medicine comprehensively grasps individual constitutions and body states, focusing on creating optimal physical conditions necessary for ovulation, implantation, and pregnancy maintenance. Many people looking for Songdo infertility oriental clinics prepare for healthy pregnancy through such personalized approaches. ## Infertility Is Not Merely a Disease, It Is a Matter of Constitution At Dalimchae Oriental Clinic, infertility is approached not simply as a disease, but as a matter of **constitution**—a bodily state where it is difficult to nurture new life. The body is like soil where a small seed can sprout and grow healthily. Just as this soil must be fertile and nutrient-rich to bear good fruit, the uterus, ovaries, and entire body must be prepared in optimal condition for a healthy pregnancy. Our goal is not to temporarily suppress symptoms, but to create a body where symptoms never turn back on. This is akin to watering dry land, supplying nutrients, reducing external environmental influences, and returning it to healthy soil. For those struggling with decreased ovarian function, thin endometrium making implantation difficult, or recurrent miscarriages, constitutional improvement provides a fundamental solution that nurtures the body's own power to prepare for and maintain pregnancy. We comprehensively manage various factors such as improving uterine blood flow, enhancing oocyte quality, normalizing ovulation cycles, and recovering immunity and hormonal balance, maximizing the body's natural healing power. This process aims not only at pregnancy itself, but also at laying the physical foundation for a healthy mother and child. In particular, Songdo oriental clinics provide delicate infertility care through personalized constitutional diagnosis and treatment. ## Infertility: What Signals Is My Body Sending Right Now? (Self-Diagnosis Checklist) If you check 3 or more of the items below, there is a possibility that your current body balance is disrupted, causing factors leading to infertility. If you check 5 or more, we recommend actively considering traditional Korean medicine diagnosis and treatment. * Menstrual cycles are irregular and menstrual pain is severe. * Menstrual flow is too heavy or too light, and blood clots are frequently seen. * Hands, feet, or lower abdomen are always cold and chilliness is frequently felt. * Chronic fatigue and lethargy easily set in. * Vulnerable to stress and severe mood swings. * Digestion is poor, bloating is frequent, and constipation/diarrhea is common. * Frequent skin trouble or weak immunity leading to minor illnesses. * High anxiety or depression and difficulty sleeping. * Past history of miscarriage or diagnosed uterine conditions (e.g., uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome). **When 3-4 items apply:** It is necessary to check your body condition through expert consultation along with improving lifestyle habits for pregnancy preparation. **When 5 or more items apply:** Your current body may not be in optimal condition for a healthy pregnancy. We recommend starting customized treatment after accurate diagnosis with Songdo pregnancy preparation oriental medicine specialists. --- ### **Q. When is the best time to start infertility treatment?** A. Generally, if pregnancy is not achieved after 1 year of normal sexual intercourse without contraception, it is recommended to suspect infertility and consider consultation. If the woman is 35 years or older, consultation is recommended if pregnancy is not achieved after 6 months. ### **Q. Must both husband and wife receive infertility treatment together?** A. Yes, male and female factors exist similarly in infertility, and cases with issues on both sides of the couple are common. Therefore, checking together and establishing a treatment plan as a couple is important for increasing pregnancy success rates. ### **Q. Is taking herbal medicine harmful to the fetus?** A. Dalimchae Oriental Clinic strictly selects and prescribes only safe herbal ingredients for both mother and fetus, from the pregnancy preparation stage to the postnatal stable period. Since oriental medical doctors meticulously diagnose the patient's constitution and health status for custom prescription, you can take them with peace of mind. ### **Q. Can I combine IVF or artificial insemination with traditional Korean medicine treatment?** A. Yes, traditional Korean medicine infertility treatment can help improve the endometrial environment and enhance oocyte quality during the preparation process for IVF or artificial insemination. In addition, it can have a positive effect on increasing implantation rates and reducing miscarriage risks after procedures, so combination treatment is frequently considered. --- Infertility is not a problem that can be solved by enduring. You no longer need to turn away from the body's signals you have sent for a long time. When approached in the right direction, the body responds faster than you think. Bring the symptoms you are currently experiencing as they are. Dalimchae Oriental Clinic will find the cause together with you. A place where life blossoms. Herbal medicine is Dalimchae Oriental Clinic. Check your similar symptoms first through Dalimchae Oriental Clinic's website AI consultation! This health information was compiled together by Dalimchae medical staff based on questions frequently received in the clinic room. Medical Supervision | Women & Pregnancy Care Standard: Dalimchae Oriental Clinic Songdo Branch Oriental Medical Doctor Oh Hyunmin (Infertility Column)