IUI Support
Improve Your Chance of Success
Many women with fertility issues schedule an appointment with an IUI doctor in an effort to conceive. At The Axelrad Clinic we provide alternative solutions to patients in Houston, Katy, Woodlands and surrounding cities in Texas who want nothing more than to become pregnant. The fact is, intrauterine insemination is a treatment that offers only a 10 to 20% success rate with one IUI cycle, and while the chances of conceiving increase with each cycle, there is no guarantee. Our IUI specialists know that overall health and well-being are directly related to reproductive health; we treat the body as a whole rather than separate systems or groups of organs.
IUI support to complement your treatments may include acupuncture and other components of holistic or natural medicine that work to reduce stress, increase bloodflow to the uterus, improve the quality of eggs and more. Modern Western medicine often addresses symptoms and frequently fails to identify the underlying cause of disease or medical issues. Our IUI specialists know how essential it is to diagnose the root of the problem in order to enhance fertility. In many cases a combination of the best of modern Western medicine and naturopathic medicine delivers the best outcome.
Houston, Katy, Woodlands & Surrounding Areas
Infertility is a problem many couples face and may be related to endometriosis, PCOS, irregular menstrual cycles, stress, lifestyle choices and other factors. Women often choose to undergo IUI treatment after their efforts to conceive a baby have failed over time. We provide support to enhance your IUI efforts and increase the chance of success. Some of the services we provide include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and functional medicine, meditation and other treatments and therapies designed to improve overall physical and emotional health. Our treatments are customized to the unique needs of each patient in an effort to enhance fertility and help you realize your dream.
Intrauterine insemination is an expensive procedure that is not always successful. If you are in the care of an IUI doctor and desire to improve success rates, our IUI specialists are dedicated to helping enhance your overall health and fertility. We provide caring, customized support that addresses hormonal imbalances, stress, reproductive issues, diet, emotional health and other factors that directly impact fertility, making your IUI efforts more successful. We invite women in Houston, Katy, Woodlands and surrounding areas to contact The Axelrad Clinic today at 713-527-9555.
“Chris, because of your help I am having a daughter!! (And I’m a little terrified, as I was a teenage-girl jerk to my mother) 
See you Thursday!!”
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Success Stories
We have helped many couples with fertility struggles to conceive. Many of them had tried conventional fertility treatments without success, others wanted to try a more natural route first, and still others were told they could only conceive using IVF or that they had little to no chance of ever conceiving a child. Here are some examples:
- A lawyer in her late thirties who already had one child and had tried for several years to conceive her second. She had done several cycles with clomid with only one brief pregnancy that miscarried at 6 weeks. After 4 months of acupuncture and herbal therapy, she conceived on her own, and has since delivered a healthy baby girl. Incidentally, she conceived the cycle before she was planning to start a round of injectable drugs. Needless to say, she was thankful for not having to spend the extra money!
- A 45 year-old aeronautics engineer who did a fresh IVF cycle using her own eggs. Her previous cycle months earlier did not work, and she pressed her doctor who reluctantly agreed to try one more time. She came to see us for extra help, and we were able to start weekly acupuncture about 6 weeks before her cycle. While she only produced one egg, which was equivalent to her previous response, she became pregnant. She delivered a healthy baby girl last year
- A 43 year-old university administrator who had failed two fresh and one donor IVF cycle, all due to miscarriage. She came to us for help after a friend referred her. We were able to prepare her for her next donor cycle over a period of 3 months. She has since had two healthy daughters, both with our assistance. Her longest pregnancy prior to that was 8 weeks.
- A pharmaceutical sales rep in her late thirties who had one previous pregnancy that miscarried at 6 weeks. She was told by her doctor that she would need IVF or IUI with drugs to conceive. She decided to try natural treatments first, and 3 months after beginning treatment with us, she conceived naturally and delivered a beautiful baby boy last year
- A 44-year old stay-at-home mom who had her first child using IUI at 41 years old. She was planning to do an IVF cycle and wanted our help to prepare. To everyone’s surprise, after 8 weeks of treatment at our clinic, she conceived naturally and delivered her healthy baby girl over two years ago.
Our Program
Our fertility enhancement program is designed to support your body’s innate intelligence and harmonize the delicate balance of your fertility cycle.We incorporate a detailed holistic analysis of your unique constitution and combine it with information gleaned by your laboratory results. It is our view that by combining holistic and scientific we are on the cutting edge of fertility care, providing our patients with a high degree of accuracy and efficacy. Your treatment program will consist of:
- A detailed intake consultation to pinpoint the type, source, and cause of disharmony in your fertility cycle.
- Development of a customized treatment plan that addresses the symptoms as well as the cause of your fertility issues.
- Regular acupuncture treatments designed to support and encourage proper balance at every stage of the fertility cycle.
- Customized herbal prescriptions tailored to your individual needs, targeted to maximize each phase of your cycle.
- A targeted nutritional support regimen that is designed to nourish and balance blocked and depleted glands, and that is grounded in biomedical knowledge and research.
- Mind-body exercises, meditations, and lifestyle guidance that leverage the amazing power of the mind and emotions.
Chinese Medicine – 2,000 years of success treating infertility
The first record of infertility treatment using Chinese Medicine dates back to approximately 11AD. Gynecology, or the exclusive specialty of treating women’s health issues, has existed as a distinct art in Chinese Medicine since the same period. What this means is that when you begin a Chinese Medical regimen for infertility, you are entering into a form of treatment that has been used by literally tens of millions of women throughout the ages.
A comprehensive approach
Whether a couple opts for 100% natural or technologically assisted conception, natural fertility enhancement offers a much-needed element – the element of holistic, individualized care. While conventional medicine is king in terms of scientific research and complex microscopic procedures, Traditional Chinese Medicine is unmatched in its understanding and application of treatment that addresses the entirety of body, mind, AND spirit.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has known for centuries that body, mind and spirit are part of a single, organic whole. Any attempt at healing and wholeness must by definition address all three of these vital aspects of the human being. In other words, the state of hormonal balance and function, and the structure of organs and tissues, influence and are influenced by life experiences, emotional tendencies, thought patterns, and daily habits. Where conventional medicine often seeks to eliminate mind and spirit as “confounding variables” which skew the results of experiments, TCM includes them as a matter of fundamental principle.
A win-win for fertility patients
There is no way for any healthcare provider, natural or conventional, to predict when or if you will become pregnant. However, in cases where pregnancy is achieved, it usually happens within 3 to 9 months of treatment. And, if you eventually decide to try IUI or IVF, your body will be more prepared to respond to its fullest potential because of the time you have spent on your fertility program with us.
An affordable, cost-effective investment
Our treatment program is both affordable and cost-effective. Whether you are using natural treatment only, or combining with conventional treatment, our goal is to provide you an option that brings maximum results for the price. A three month treatment program, with office visits, treatments, herbs, and supplements costs less than a single IUI cycle, and much less than an IVF cycle. This is especially helpful if you are using our services in combination with IVF.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE TRUST US FOR FERTILITY ACUPUNCTURE?
Here are just a few reasons…
Specialized Care
Since 2005, we’ve specialized in Reproductive Medicine, and we are considered pioneers in this field. Our Director, Chris Axelrad, took (and passed) the inaugural certification exam of The American Board Of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), served on the Executive Board from 2012 – 2017, and was President from 2014 – 2016.
Proven Track Record
We’ve helped over 1400 couples of all ages conceive healthy babies. That’s 70% of the people we’ve worked with. We know what we do works.
Trusted By Doctors
Houston’s top fertility doctors refer their patients to us for a reason. We take great care of you – AND we help you get great results.
We Understand Your Situation
We know how stressful it can be when you are having trouble conceiving. We are organized, efficient, and responsive – no extra stress here!
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
We’ve Had Success With Just About Every Diagnosis You Can Think Of…
PCOS
Endometriosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Low AMH
High FSH
Irregular Cycles
Recurrent Miscarriage
Short Luteal Phase
Unexplained Infertility
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Common Questions
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH FERTILITY?
Acupuncture improves your neuroendocrine axis (the communication between your nervous and endocrine systems), enhances circulation to your ovaries and uterus, and dramatically reduces stress – all of which benefits your fertility.
WHAT ABOUT HERBS?
Herbal medicines have been used for fertility issues for centuries. They restore depleted glands, balance your endocrine system, reduce inflammation and have many other positive effects on your reproductive function.
DO YOU GIVE DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS?
Absolutely. You will receive specific dietary recommendations based on your unique needs in addition to our fertility diet plan that we’ve used for over a decade to help over a thousand couples conceive.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK?
We’ve seen it take as little as 4 weeks and as long as 12 months. Everybody is different and the time prognosis varies.
WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS RATES?
As of 2016, 70% of the patients we see for fertility issues end up having a baby.
WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF SUCCESS?
Bottom line is that your situation is unique and once we meet with you we will be able to give you our best estimate of time and prognosis of outcome.
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU AS A SPECIALIST?
Our Director, Chris Axelrad, was in the first group ever certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine – a specialty board for Acupuncturists dedicated to excellence in the practice of Reproductive Medicine. He has also served on the Executive Board since 2012 and served as president from 2014 – 2016. He and all clinicians at The Axelrad Clinic are continually doing post-graduate courses in endocrinology, reproductive medicine, and pregnancy to ensure they are providing the absolute best care for you.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
AN UNPARALLELED TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE
Our mission is simple: Exceptional Caring. Exceptional Results.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
SINCE 2004, WE'VE SPECIALIZED IN WOMEN'S HEALTH, HORMONES, AND REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS.
How can we help YOU today?
FERTILITY
Optimize your chances of conceiving and having your healthy baby.
IVF SUCCESS
Dramatically increase your chances of success with IVF.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Natural medicine for this often devastating condition.
THYROID CONDITIONS
Boost and balance thyroid function naturally. Works even if you're taking thyroid meds.
PCOS
Resolve symptoms such as hair loss, irregular cycles, weight gain, and more.
PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM
Natural treatment for common concerns during and after pregnancy.
HORMONAL WELLNESS
We help you with natural approaches to thyroid issues to adrenal fatigue and beyond.
STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION
Acupuncture, supplements, herbs, and mind-body techniques for healthy mood.
PEDIATRICS
Natural therapy for all types of pediatric issues - infant to teenager.
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Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Here's How Our Unique Combination of FOUR Very Potent, Time-Tested 100% Natural Therapies Work To Bring The Body To Heal Itself
(And YOU get to choose which therapies you would like to incorporate.)
Gentle, Painless Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the most powerful ways to naturally stimulate your body’s internal healing process. Then, it gets right to work repairing and restoring all cells and tissues. Acupuncture harnesses the vast healing intelligence your body contains to help you heal faster.
Herbal Medicine
Herbs simultaneously cure AND strengthen the body. This dual action is something unique to herbal medicine that makes it very well suited to treat chronic and non-life threatening conditions like migraine, PMS, menstrual difficulties, menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalance, and reproductive issues.
Functional Nutritional Therapy
You'll receive a CLEAR, easy-to-follow nutritional plan. When your cells, glands, and tissues are fully nourished with the specific nutrients they need they naturally function at a very high level. This means you feel your best because your body’s key systems are optimized.
Relaxation and Stress-Reduction
When your nervous system is calm, your hormonal system, immune system, digestive, and circulatory systems all calm down, too. This means more hormonal balance, less inflammation, better circulation and nutrient absorption.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
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Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
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OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF LOVES WHAT WE DO
You'll always feel welcome and cared for.
XIUMING ZONG
Associate Clinician
CAITLYN MCNEIL
Operations Director And Purveyor of Patient Awesomeness
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FOUR HOUSTON AREA CLINICS
Bringing the power of our unique style of natural medicine to all parts of the city.
The "original" just INSIDE the loop at Post Oak and 610.
One number for all three offices: 713-527-9555
In the heart of The Woodlands near the Spring, Magnolia, and Conroe areas.
10655 Six Pines Dr., Suite 170, The Woodlands, TX 77380
One number for all three offices: 713-527-9555
At Grand Parkway and I-10 - convenient to Katy, Cypress, and Richmond/Sugar Land.
One number for all three offices: 713-527-9555
On Sweetwater Blvd 2 blocks East of the Sugar Land Methodist Hospital complex.
4665 Sweetwater Blvd, Suite 111, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone number for all offices is 713-527-9555
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR COVID:
If you're not comfortable coming into the office for your free consultation, we are happy to do it via Zoom.
Simply let us know your preference when scheduling it.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).