Female Fertility Acupuncture

Female Fertility Acupuncture helps regulate your menstrual cycle,
increase blood flow through your reproductive system,
balance hormones & reduce the effects of stress

Chinese medicine has a long history of using acupuncture to increase fertility and reduce the effects of gynaecological issues, such as PCOS and endometriosis, as well as the likelihood of ectopic pregnancies and miscarriage.

Common causes of reduced fertility for women

• Age
• Endometriosis & PCOS
• Fallopian tube disease
• Ovulatory disorders
• Menstrual irregularities
• Uterine disorders

How does Female Fertility Acupuncture help?

1. Helps resolve specific gynaecological & hormonal issues
2. Helps regulates menstrual cycle
3. Promotes blood circulation & balances hormones
4. Improves general health
5. Reduces impact of stress

What is it commonly used for

• Pre-conception care
• Hormonal problems & imbalances
• Menstrual cycle issues
• Miscarriage (threatened & recurrent)
• Ovulation issues
• Stress & anxiety
• Luteal phase support
• Gynaecological issues
• Unexplained infertility

Basal Body Temperature Charting
I may encourage the use of basal body temperature (BBT) charting. This involves you taking your temperature each morning and marking it on a chart, providing information about your metabolism and hormonal balance. I will explain your chart to you and encourage you not to interpret it yourself, as this is likely to increase stress and anxiety.

For more information about BBT charting click here

IVF & IUI
Fertility Acupuncture is hugely beneficial alongside Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments such as IVF and IUI.

Patients tell us that they feel more relaxed and find the process much easier physically and emotionally, and research shows an increase in positive outcomes and a reduction in miscarriage rates.

Where do the needles go?
We generally use mostly 'distal' points with some 'local' ones.

'Distal' points are on your arms and legs, generally below your elbow and knees. 'Local' points, to promote fertility, are mostly on your front and back around your abdomen, often just above or below your belly button.

I will always discuss what points I am going to use first and make sure that you feel comfortable with these.

How much treatment do I need?
At the initial consultation we go through your medical history and any notes or test results that you have, and combine these with a Chinese Medicine diagnosis to develop an individual treatment plan to suit you.

Treatment is generally advised every week to two weeks for as long as is necessary. Weekly treatment is often ideal, as this allows me to work with each phase of your menstrual cycle in turn.