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Enhancing Fertility with Acupuncture

This ancient practice of acupuncture doesn’t just support conception; it prepares your body at the deepest level—improving blood flow to the uterus, balancing hormones, calming stress, and optimizing egg and sperm quality. Whether trying naturally, preparing for IUI/IVF, or healing after loss, our acupuncture for fertility we helps you build a stronger foundation for pregnancy and parenthood.
 

Acupuncture helps by addressing fertility issues, such as underlying thyroid disease, poor ovarian or follicular function. It can increase blood flow to the endometrium, helping to build a thick healthy endometrial lining. It can also help stimulate follicle growth and ovulation (both for natural conception and for IVF). Modern science confirms: precise needle placement increases pelvic circulation by up to 40%, thickens the endometrial lining to an ideal 8–12mm, and enhances follicle development for better ovulation. It lowers elevated FSH, stabilizes progesterone, and reduces cortisol—the stress hormone that can block implantation. For men, acupuncture improves sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity in as little as 8–12 weeks. When timed with your cycle or ART protocol, these effects compound, raising natural conception odds and IVF success rates by 10–15%.

When Should Acupuncture Fertility Treatments Begin?
We recommend beginning acupuncture three to four months before attempting conception or starting an IVF cycle. This allows time to regulate cycles, build lining, and optimize egg quality. For IVF patients, we schedule sessions immediately before and after embryo transfer—critical windows where acupuncture calms the uterus, reduces contractions, and supports implantation. Studies show women receiving pre- and post-transfer acupuncture have significantly higher live birth rates. Throughout treatment, sessions are gentle and deeply relaxing; most patients leave feeling grounded and hopeful.
 
At KCIH, acupuncture is never standalone. Our naturopathic doctors combine it with cycle-timed testing, nutritional guidance, and stress management to create a synchronized plan for both partners. We treat unexplained infertility, PCOS, anovulation, premature ovarian failure, thin endometrial lining, repeated pregnancy loss, and low sperm parameters.
 
Who Benefits with Acupuncture for Fertility?

Acupuncture can be used to treat many types of fertility disorders, often combined with herbal treatments and nutritional changes.

  • Elevated FSH

  • Repeated pregnancy loss

  • Unexplained Infertility

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

  • Anovulatory cycles

  • Poor Endometrial Lining

  • Premature Ovarian Failure

  • Those Planning IVF or IUI treatment

 

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