TCM Health Articles & Guides

Explore fertility acupuncture at Olive3: your first consultation, the traditional TCM assessment, personalised care planning and practical preparation for your visit.

Irregular periods can feel confusing, especially when one cycle arrives after 35 days, the next is missed, and acne or unwanted facial hair appears at the same time. One possible reason is polycystic ovary syndrome, often called PCOS. PCOS is a medical condition with both reproductive and metabolic aspects. It can affect menstrual rhythm, skin, ovulation, fertility planning, insulin function, weight changes, and longer-term health. For that reason, care is usually best coordi

Fertility treatment can ask a lot from the body, but it can also ask a lot from the heart. Appointments, test results, waiting days, medication schedules and family expectations can make ordinary life feel harder to hold together. Feeling anxious, disappointed, irritable, hopeful, numb or tired does not mean something is “wrong” with you. These are common human responses to uncertainty and repeated effort. The aim is not to force positivity. The aim is to create enough suppor

Starting IVF can feel like holding many pieces at once: scans, blood tests, injections, consent forms, costs, timing, and hopes that may already feel very tender. A clear question list will not remove every uncertainty, but it can help you walk into appointments feeling steadier. This guide is for education only and does not replace advice from your fertility specialist. IVF plans are personal. Your diagnosis, age, medical history, ovarian reserve, sperm factors, previous tre

Trying for a baby can feel very private, yet the questions that come up are often shared by many couples: “Are we too early to check?”, “Is age affecting our chances?”, “What tests will the doctor suggest?” In Singapore, fertility assessment is usually approached step by step, with both partners considered where relevant. This article is for education only. It does not replace medical advice from a gynaecologist, fertility specialist, urologist or other qualified healthcare p

Male fertility is not only about timing, stress, or “trying harder”. In many couples, a medical factor affects sperm production, sperm movement, hormone signalling, or the path sperm takes out of the body. This article explains varicocele and other medical causes of male infertility in a clear, practical way. It is written for education only and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a urologist, andrologist, or fertility specialist. Why medical assessment matters

Trying for a baby can feel private, hopeful, and stressful all at once. When pregnancy does not happen as expected, many couples in Singapore start by wondering about timing, age, stress, or whether they should simply keep trying for a while more. A fertility assessment is not about blame. It is a practical health check that helps both partners understand what may be affecting the chance of conception. For men, it can also uncover issues that are worth treating for general he

What to expect when discussing stress, sleep and digestion with Physician Koh: an individual TCM assessment, suitable care options and practical preparation for your visit.

A calm, realistic guide to consultation, treatment, aftercare and safety at your first facial acupuncture session.

Understand period changes, what to record and what a personalised TCM consultation involves, with practical guidance on symptoms that need timely assessment.

Your first consultation at Olive3 is an opportunity to discuss your fertility concerns, health history and priorities with Physician Koh Soo Hoon. You do not need to decide on treatment before arriving: the conversation and assessment come first. Before your appointment If available, bring: • semen-analysis results and other fertility reports • a list of current medicines, injections and supplements • your partner’s fertility context, where you are comfortable sharing it • yo

Lifestyle is only one part of male reproductive health, but it is a useful part to review because some factors can be discussed and changed. The aim is not to assign blame. Fertility is complex, and medical assessment remains important when a couple has concerns. Begin with the evidence The World Health Organization notes that smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity can affect fertility. These factors may also influence wider health, so addressing them can be worth

If you are preparing for IUI or IVF, a TCM consultation gives you time to discuss your wellbeing, symptoms and treatment schedule. At Olive3, Physician Koh develops an individual TCM plan with you and coordinates relevant details with the clinicians involved in your care. How coordinated care works Your TCM physician is responsible for the TCM assessment and treatment plan. Your fertility specialist is responsible for the IUI or IVF protocol, monitoring, medicines and procedu

Fertility is a shared health matter. When conception is taking longer than expected, assessing both partners at the same time can reduce delay, give the medical team a fuller picture and help the couple plan the next step together. Why assess both partners? Infertility may involve male factors, female factors, a combination of both or factors that remain unexplained after initial testing. International and specialist guidance therefore supports concurrent assessment when appr

A semen analysis is often one of the first investigations used when a couple is finding it difficult to conceive. Understanding what the report measures helps you prepare useful questions and share accurate information with your fertility clinician and TCM physician. What does a semen analysis assess? A laboratory report commonly considers semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility and morphology. These measurements describe different aspects of the sample

IVF can feel like a second calendar running alongside normal life. There are scans, injections, blood tests, medication timings, work arrangements, hope, waiting, and sometimes disappointment. It is understandable that many people in Singapore look for supportive care during this period. This guide explains how TCM care can be planned during IVF. Your TCM physician assesses and manages the TCM treatment plan, while your fertility specialist manages IVF medication, monitoring

A low anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) result or an antral follicle count (AFC) below the expected range can feel alarming. These results deserve a clear explanation, but they do not tell the whole fertility story. This guide explains ovarian reserve testing, timely fertility assessment and how an individual TCM care plan can be coordinated with your wider care. What does low ovarian reserve mean? Ovarian reserve refers mainly to the number of eggs remaining in the ovaries. AMH a