The current fertility rate for Malaysia in 2023 is 1.924 births per woman, a 0.88% decline from 2022. Meanwhile, the current birth rate for Malaysia in 2023 is 15.873 per 1000 people, a 1.2% decline from 2022. Maziah Che Yusoff, (Women, Family and Community Development Ministry secretary general) said the main factors for the decline in the population were delayed marriage which causes the reproductive period to be shorter, tendency to have a small family due to financial capability, and infertility problems due to health reasons.
How T-CM helps with fertility?
The question this article like to squeeze is- how to treat the infertility problems among Malaysian people? For married couples longing to have children, the journey towards parenthood can be very challenging especially when facing with infertility problems. Traditional Complementary Medicine (T-CM) can help couples to improve fertility by addressing balance within the body, focusing on acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet, and lifestyle.
One of the common treatments to increase fertility in T-CM is through acupuncture massage. It has been widely used in T-CM to enhance fertility in women by targeting specific acupuncture points to regulate energy flow and promote optimal reproductive function. Here are some acupuncture points to enhance fertility:
6 acupuncture points to help with fertility
- Ki 16: The point is located an inch on either side of the belly button. It improves immunological response, which helps prevent autoimmune related fertility issues.
- Ren 6: The point is located about one and a half inches below the belly button at the midline of the lower abdomen. It improves overall energy and vitality.
- Zigong (Ren 3): The point is located about 3 inches away from the center line of the body and 4 inches below the belly button. It promotes healthy blood circulation to the ovaries and uterus and keep menstrual cycle regular.
- Ren 4: This point located about 2 inches below the belly button in the center of the body. It promotes blood circulation to the uterus and prepares the uterus for implantation.
- Ren 3: This point located 4 inches below the belly button on the midline. It regulates menstrual cycle and strengthen kidneys. It also improves implantation and reduces pelvic inflammation.
- St 30: This point located a couple of inches from midline and 5 inches below the belly button. It regulates menstruation and improve function of the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
Herbs and habits to help with fertility
In addition, there are also herbal medicine to enhance fertility focusing on addressing specific imbalances in the body. Here are some herbal medicine to consume to increase fertility:
- Dang Gui (Angelica Root): It is consumed to nourish and invigorate blood, regulate menstruation and improve fertility.
- Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root): It nourish Yin energy, support kidney, and improve reproductive health.
- Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root): It nourish Yang energy, tonify kidney, promote fertility and sexual vitality.
Furthermore, Malaysian can increase consumption of cinnamon, turmeric and ginger in cooking or drinks because they nourish yang energy, which must be abundant for fertility. T-CM also very particular with dampness, refer as excess water retention in the body which lead to infertility. Thus, T-CM recommends avoiding cold and raw foods such as salads and raw vegetables, and focusing on cooked foods like soups and stews.
Last but not least, adopting a healthy lifestyle can greatly impact fertility too. T-CM advice maintaining a regular sleep schedule, managing stress through meditation and gentle exercise, as well as avoiding excessive physical or emotional strain. Prioritizing self-care can promote overall balance of body’s energies and enhance reproductive health.
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