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What is Fertility & IVF Acupuncture?
Fertility Acupuncture is a specialised approach to acupuncture designed to support reproductive health and improve the chances of conception, both naturally and alongside assisted treatments such as IVF.
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice that involves the gentle insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture can help with fertility by balancing hormones, regulating menstrual cycles, reducing stress, and improving blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Many women have fertility acupuncture to increase the chances of successfully conceiving and to optimise their chances of IVF procedures being successful.
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What we help to treat
Fertility Acupuncture can support a wide range of reproductive health issues, including:
- Irregular or painful menstrual cycles
- Hormonal imbalances (e.g. PCOS, endometriosis support)
- Stress, anxiety, and sleep problems linked to fertility challenges
- Low energy and fatigue during fertility treatment
- Support before, during, and after IVF cycles and embryo transfers
- Enhancing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
- Promoting relaxation and emotional resilience throughout the journey
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What to expect from Fertility Acupuncture
During your sessions, your acupuncturist will use very fine needles placed at carefully selected points on your body. Many people feel a mild tingling or warmth during treatment, followed by a sense of calm and relaxation. Sessions are always adapted to your comfort and needs.
The goals of fertility acupuncture are to:
- Regulate and balance the menstrual cycle
- Support reproductive function and circulation
- Reduce stress and promote relaxation
- Enhance the effectiveness of IVF and other assisted treatments
- Provide emotional support throughout your fertility journey
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How your appointment will look
You will be greeted and welcomed into the consultation room by your Acupuncturist, who will take a detailed history of your menstrual and fertility health, lifestyle, and medical background. During the consultation they are likely to examine your tongue, pulse, or posture and they will discuss your fertility and treatment goals.
You will then be asked to lie comfortably on a treatment couch while acupuncture needles are gently inserted into specific points. It is advised to wear comfortable clothing, and you may be asked to remove items of clothing depending on where the needles need to be inserted. The needles are typically left in place for 20–30 minutes while you relax. You will also be provided with an alarm to notify the Acupuncturist if you need anything when the needles are in place. Your practitioner may also use gentle manual techniques or heat therapy to compliment the acupuncture.
Typically for best results treatments are recommended to start at least 3 months before planned conceiving. This is to prepare the female body to rebalance the menstrual cycle, and for males to boost their reproductive system and increase the quality of their sperm.
Supporting you naturally through every step of your fertility journey. Book your Acupuncture session today.
