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Acupuncture, bodywork, and Eastern Medicine are used to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/podcast\/episode-104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/podcast\/episode-104\/&source=gmail&ust=1651942257154000&usg=AOvVaw18oWNwJOUfIV2M4GJ87zru\">treat stress<\/a>, target inflammation, and promote energy flow, healing many ailments and potentially aiding in a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Daryl Thuroff from New York\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yinovacenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.yinovacenter.com\/&source=gmail&ust=1651942257154000&usg=AOvVaw3U9ElB1AbY8feRqFPPupSw\">Yinova Center<\/a>\u00a0breaks down Eastern Medicine and fertility to how it works, what you can expect, and how it can integrate with treatment recommended by a fertility specialist.<\/p>\r\n<strong>Guest:<\/strong> Daryl Thuroff, DACM, LAc, LMT, Yinova Center\r\n<b>Host:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shannon Zuber<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit\u00a0Progyny\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podcast page<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Progyny\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Education page<\/a> for more resources.\r\n\r\nBe sure to follow us on Instagram,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thisisinfertilitypodcast\/\">@ThisisInfertilityPodcast<\/a>\u00a0and use the\u00a0#ThisisInfertility.\r\nHave a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mresourcesailto:thisisinfertility@progyny.com\">thisisinfertility@progyny.com<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Here are some highlights from this episode:<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>Reproductive Health and Bodywork<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:13 \u2013 7:49<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Shannon Zuber:<\/strong>\u00a0That brings us to reproductive health. Say a person on a fertility journey comes to a facility like the Yinova Center for treatment. Not unlike the first consultation with a fertility doctor, this first session will be focused on coming up with a plan of action.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Daryl Thuroff<\/strong>: Looking specifically at reproductive health clients or those who are trying for fertility or coming to see us for fertility, if they are also already seeing a reproductive endocrinologist, they will have a lot of labs. And when they come to us for an initial consultation, it\u2019s sort of similar. We do our own assessments and ask them to bring any of their paperwork, so we can get a better picture of their reproductive health and what has been going on. And part of training for acupuncture is also learning about Western medical pathophysiology. So, we have a good grasp of that. And then we can take what we see from that picture, incorporate it, and translate it to Eastern or East Asian medicine. Then, we can come up with a nice concise treatment plan for them. At certain points during the treatment plan, we reevaluate to track our progress and then potentially reframe the work that we're doing.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>The Importance of Support and Focusing on the Goal<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16:04 \u2013 19:00<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Shannon Zuber:\u00a0<\/strong>Well at Progyny we say it all the time. You are not alone. There is so much support out there, and sometimes you just need to know where to look. If you have the Progyny benefit offered to you by your employer, then the answers easy \u2013 Progyny is here for support. But even if you don\u2019t, it\u2019s important to know that you have options. Support groups, friends, and family, and yes, holistic medicine from places like Yinova.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Daryl Thuroff:<\/strong> The first thing I want patients to know is that we are here to support, however that support looks like for them. We create a plan and become their team, regardless of where they are in their journey. We are here to help facilitate and reach your goal. I would also say that every fertility journey is different, and that patients should invest in support groups \u2013 be they with our community or with personal friends or family. You can feel very alone on a fertility journey. Lastly, I\u2019ll say that it\u2019s okay to listen to your body, and not forget to keep considering the goal. I always remind my clients to use all the tools in your toolbox when you\u2019re trying to become a parent \u2013 there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, that\u2019s the best and more loving way to realize your goal.<\/p>","episode_host_image":23537,"episode_host_title":"Shannon Zuber, Communications and Marketing Associate at Progyny","episode_host_bio":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Communications and Marketing Associate, Shannon works with Progyny\u2019s Provider network, supports communications strategy, and helps to bring this podcast to life at Progyny! Having studied Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies while at Penn State University, Shannon now fuses her passions to highlight the intersection of women\u2019s health and storytelling. 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