ACUPUNCTURE FOR IVF & IUI
Acupuncture provides additional support while undergoing fertility treatments.
I work alongside your fertility clinic team to provide complimentary care. Whether you are doing IUI, IVF, or a donor transfer, acupuncture can help through the fertility treatment process.
Preparing for assisted reproductive technology cycles
Nourish the reproductive system while preparing for IUI or IVF
Stimulation Phase
Promote optimal response for stimulating multiple eggs prior to retrieval
Increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries to support healthy egg development before egg retrieval
Relieve ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Egg Retrieval
Relieve inflammation, swelling & tissue trauma following egg retrieval
Fertilization
Support healthy eggs & sperm
Embryo Transfer
Promote circulation & a healthy uterine lining while preparing for embryo transfer
Promote optimal implantation conditions by regulating hormones (more endorphins, less cortisol)
Research: clinical trials show acupuncture before & after embryo transfer show positive effects on pregnancy rates. Check out our Research & Resources page here.
Additional benefits of acupuncture during fertility treatments:
Address side effects of fertility drugs and procedures, such as headache, abdominal swelling and pain, irritability, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, dizziness
Reduce stress while undergoing fertility treatments