Fertility

Acupuncture increase the chances of conceiving, whether trying naturally or using IVF.

Preparation for conception

Both partners can improve their fertility prior to conception by following a course of acupuncture.

For women:
Acupuncture helps prepare the womb for conception, by regulating the menstrual cycle. With treatment pain and clotting will stop and the periods become regular and last around 5 days. At this point the emphasis of treatment changes to strengthening the endometrium ready for ovulation. The course of acupuncture is initially weekly for 1 or 2 months, depending on the menstrual cycle, then twice monthly, with treatments on the first 2 weeks after menstruation to enhance the body before ovulation.

For men:
Acupuncture can strengthen the energy of the body to improve the sperms quality, motility and count.

IVF

A preparation course before IVF is important to increase the chances of success.

During IVF

Down Regulation:
Acupuncture treatment is to gently nourish the body to help with the goal of allowing the ovaries to rest.

Ovulation Induction:
Acupuncture helps to support the movement of blood in the pelvis to aide stimulate the production of follicles.

Luteal Phase:
Acupuncture is used to strengthen the body and help maintain pregnancy.

FSH (Follicule Stimulating Hormone)
Acupuncture can help to regulate the high FSH levels by using treatments to clear and cool the body, so increasing the chances of conception.