Fertility Acupuncture

If you are struggling with infertility or starting and IVF program, acupuncture is a great conjunct therapy to increase your chances of pregnancy.

How does Acupuncture help?

Acupuncture is a great way to naturally improve your fertility.

Studies have shown improved endometrial thickness, reduced stress, and improved patient satisfaction.

  • For women, acupuncture is recommended to treat endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and ovarian reserve issues.

  • For men, acupuncture is recommended to improve sperm quality. 

  • Acupuncture is an effective complementary treatment for patients undergoing Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertility (IVF) treatment.

  • Sperm and eggs both take about 90 days to develop so having 3 months of acupuncture sessions is optimal for best results. 

What to expect in the first treatment.

The first session is typically 90 minutes and includes diagnosis, thorough assessment of Chinese organ systems, menstrual/men's health assessment, and then treatment.

Alexandra typically asks detailed questions and may suggest additional supplements/Chinese herbs to take during the treatment sessions. 

Please bring any information you think may be needed for the first session including an ovulation chart, blood test results, charts, and IVF/IUI conclusions. 

Please fill out the intake form before coming to the first session. 

TREATMENT PLANS

  • Acupuncture Sessions

    Fertility Treatment is optimal to start 16 weeks prior to any treatment. But still ok to start at any time.

    First Acupuncture Session: during the follicular phase (usually days 1-14 of your cycle)

    Second Acupuncture Session: during ovulation (on or around day 14 of a normal

    Third Acupuncture Session: during the luteal phase (after ovulation, usually lasting 12- 14 days)

    Fourth Acupuncture Treatment: during menstruation 

    The sooner you can begin the acupuncture treatment, the better.  Research has shown that some treatment is better than no treatment, but acupuncture’s effectiveness increases with the number of acupuncture sessions prior to fertility treatment. For best results, both men and women should begin their acupuncture for fertility protocol approximately 3 months in advance of any planned fertility treatment.

  • IVF & Acupuncture Sessions

    Research is available to support acupunctures’ ability to improve clinical pregnancy rates, pregnancy outcomes and help couples who have previously failed IVF. 

    Treatment One: after the heavy flow of menstruation

    Treatment Two: before egg retrieval

    Treatment 3 & 4: Immediately before and after embryo transfer.

    Treatment Five:  3-5 days after embryo transfer

  • IUI & Acupuncture Sessions

    There's been research into combining acupuncture with IUI, and one study showed phenomenal results: 65% of those combining IUI with acupuncture became pregnant, whereas only 39% of the non-acupuncture control group did.

    Treatment One: after the heavy flow of menstruation

    Treatment Two:  before the trigger shot

    Treatment Three: “Immediately” before the IUI (or intercourse)

    Treatment Four:  a week after the IUI (or intercourse)

"My husband and I were trying to conceive for five years when we finally decided to seek the help of a fertility clinic. After a sequence of failed treatments, a friend suggested acupuncture care to go along with fertility treatments. I was lucky to have found Alexandra, she helped me reach my optimum fertility health and she also eased the anxiety that comes with the emotional roller coaster that infertility brings. I am happy to say that after just 6 weeks under her care and fertility treatment, we are finally expecting our little one. Alexandra is a miracle worker!" N.K.

"I finally achieved a pregnancy through the help of western medicine and regular acupuncture treatments with Alexandra. I have noticed other improvements in my body and I feel more balanced since I started seeking her treatments."

K.M.

I have noticed other improvements in my body and I feel more balanced since I started seeking her treatments. I am so happy to have found a nice acupuncturist who also has helped “cure” me of infertility. Acupuncture remains a mystery to me, but I have seen the many benefits of it. Thank you, Alexandra!

A.T.