Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture treatments are able to address fertility on a highly individualized level. Not only are there a wide variety of western diagnosis for infertility, each patient we see has a different presentation. Our approach ensures treatment not only promotes relaxation and increases blood flow, but creates optimal conditions for conception and implantation. We have experience helping with western diagnoses of primary infertility, secondary infertility, amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome, recurrent miscarriage, low ovarian reserve, poor sperm morphology and low sperm count.
People often ask if there is an ideal time in their menstrual cycle to begin treatment. Follicles develop for 3 months before becoming an egg that ovulates and, ideally fertilizes and implants. So, beginning treatment as soon as possible is most beneficial.
Another common question before starting care is about frequency of treatments. The answer depends on your health history. At the end of your first session, your acupuncturist will create a treatment plan for you. Weekly treatments are the most common for fertility.
Acupuncture & Assisted Reproduction Technology
Individualized level treatment is just as important if not more so when using Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART). We have experience helping people undergoing IUI, IVF, frozen embryo transfer and donor egg transfer.
Recommended Reading
Making Babies by Sami David and Jill Blakeway
The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler