IVF Support with Acupuncture in St Albans

Boosting IVF Success with Acupuncture: Supporting Body and Mind

Acupuncture’s is a powerful support during IVF — it helps you stay calm, eases the side effects of the meds and boosts your chances of a successful pregnancy by getting your body in the best shape possible.

By increasing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, acupuncture helps create a more receptive environment for implantation and supports the development of healthy eggs.

It also works to regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system — which is crucial when managing the stress and emotional ups and downs of fertility treatment.

Many patients find that acupuncture improves their sleep, digestion, and overall well-being, helping them feel more balanced and resilient throughout the IVF journey.

Let’s not forget the other half of the equation! The sperm! I am also here to help your partner achieve his optimum fertility.

Acupuncture can help the following IVF issues:

Improving blood flow: It boosts circulation to the ovaries and uterus, helping to improve egg quality and build a thick, receptive uterine lining.
Regulating hormones: Acupuncture balances the endocrine system, supporting better response to IVF medications and a more predictable cycle.
Reducing stress: It calms the nervous system, lowers cortisol levels, and helps you stay relaxed through the emotional ups and downs of IVF.

When to have acupuncture during your IVF cycle

During IVF, I recommend having acupuncture at these key stages:

3 months before your cycle starts — To prepare your body and improve egg quality. The 90-100 days before ovulation or egg retrieval are key! With acupuncture, good nutrition, and lifestyle changes, we can boost egg quality and improve your chances of conception for IVF.
During stimulation and follicular development — To help build a thick and receptive endometrial lining, I recommend twice-weekly sessions to boost blood flow and improve lining quality. This also helps combat any IVF drug side effects and reduce the chances of getting OHSS.
Between trigger and egg collection — This gives the follicles the final kick for reaching maturity by increasing blood flow.
After egg collection — After an invasive internal procedure, it is important to increase blood flow to support recovery and get your body ready for transfer.
Post-transfer (within 24-48 hours) — To encourage implantation and calm the uterus.
During the two-week wait — To ease anxiety and regulate stress hormones.
After a positive test (up to 12 weeks) — To support early pregnancy and reduce miscarriage risk.

Boosting IVF Success with Acupuncture: Supporting Body and Mind

Acupuncture’s is a powerful support during IVF — it helps you stay calm, eases the side effects of the meds and boosts your chances of a successful pregnancy by getting your body in the best shape possible.

Acupuncture can help the following IVF issues:

When to have acupuncture during your IVF cycle

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