Acupuncture is important and effective at treating fertility issues which have become so widespread in recent years.


Different factors may contribute to fertility problems most of which can be treated effectively or improved with acupuncture.

As well as helping with Unexplained Fertility, it can be used to address specific fertility problems such as PCOS, Endometriosis and recurrent miscarriage.

For Women Acupuncture can help promote ovulation, regulate the menstrual cycle, improve the lining of the endometrium and reduce stress.

For Men Acupuncture can improve sperm count , sperm motility (swim rate)and sperm Quality.


The principle of treatment will be tailored specifically to each person and will vary throughout the menstrual cycle to give the patient the possible outcome.

Ideally acupuncture should be used to strengthen your body for 2-3 cycles or more before conceiving to optimise your pregnancy and your baby's health.

Acupuncture can be used pior to and throughout the IVF Cycle. Research in IVF clinics have found several advantages to supporting IVF with Acupuncture.

Acupuncture can help increase oestrogen levels if they are low, it can enhance follicle/egg quality, improve ovarian responsivity, relieve the side effects of drugs, reduce stress, improve the lining of the endometrium and increase implantation rates.

The research has found that when Acupuncture is used in conjunction with IVF it has improved success rates from approx 26 % up to 56 %

For IVF the acupuncture treatment protocol will follow the IVF program set out by the Fertility clinc.

Acupuncture can be used during pregnancy to help with the health of both the mother and the child. It can help with the following..

Nausea during pregnancy

Muscular – Skeletal Pain

Breech and Posterior Babies

Hypertension

Labour Preparation

Induction

Pain relief during Labour

Postnatal Care