Acupuncture is widely used to support fertility by improving reproductive health, balancing hormones, and increasing the chances of conception. It benefits both natural conception and assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as IVF and IUI.

How Acupuncture Helps Fertility

1. Regulates Hormones & Menstrual Cycles

• Balances the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis to optimize hormone production.
  
  

• Regulates menstrual cycles, improving ovulation timing and luteal phase support.
  
  

• Helps with conditions like PCOS, irregular cycles, and anovulation.
  
  

2. Improves Ovarian Function & Egg Quality

• Enhances blood flow to the ovaries, improving egg development.
  
  

• Increases ovarian response to hormone stimulation in IVF cycles.
  
  

• Reduces oxidative stress, which can affect egg health.
  
  

3. Enhances Uterine Lining & Implantation

• Improves endometrial thickness and blood flow to the uterus.
  
  

• Increases receptivity of the uterine lining for embryo implantation.
  
  

• Reduces uterine spasms post-embryo transfer in IVF.
  
  

4. Reduces Stress & Supports Emotional Well-Being

• Lowers cortisol and adrenaline, which can interfere with reproductive hormones.
  
  

• Promotes relaxation, reducing stress-related infertility.
  
  

• Helps manage emotional challenges related to fertility struggles.
  
  

5. Supports Male Fertility

• Enhances sperm count, motility, and morphology by improving testicular circulation.
  
  

• Reduces oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in sperm.
  
  

• Helps manage varicocele, erectile dysfunction, and hormone imbalances.
  
  

6. Supports IVF, IUI & Assisted Reproduction

• Increases IVF success rates by enhancing ovarian response and implantation.
  
  

• Reduces side effects of fertility medications.
  
  

• Prepares the body for egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
  
  

• Supports a healthy pregnancy and reduces miscarriage risk.
  
  

Acupuncture Treatment Plan for Fertility

• Weekly acupuncture sessions for 3-6 months to regulate cycles and improve egg quality.
  
  

• Twice-weekly treatments during IVF stimulation phase.
  
  

• Pre- & post-embryo transfer sessions to optimize implantation.
  
  

• Support throughout pregnancy to prevent miscarriage and relieve pregnancy-related symptoms.