Fertility Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help boost blood flow to reproductive organs and balance hormones and it also promotes relaxation and relieves stress which is why it is frequently used to assist with fertility. There are trials that show IVF success rates are higher for women who have acupuncture while undergoing IVF where it is typically used during the lead-up to an IVF cycle and immediately before and after egg transfer.

You may wish to consider acupuncture:

• If you are thinking about trying for a baby and are concerned about irregular periods, PCOS, previous pregnancy problems or miscarriages.
• If you have been trying to conceive for a while without success.
• To help with ongoing fertility treatment. 
• If your embryo transfer is coming up and you’d like a treatment to try to help the chances of successful implantation.

Kate is a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network (https:www.acupuncture-fertility.org/). This is a professional special interest group of acupuncturists dedicated to helping individuals with fertility issues across the UK.