Research shows fertility acupuncture
improves implantation rates by as much as 60%
and on-going pregnancy rates by reducing the likelihood of miscarriage.
If you are having fertility treatment and you’d like to increase your chances of a positive outcome, you can be assured that you will be in good hands. Over years of working with consultants and nurses, we have developed high quality, supportive, fertility acupuncture treatment.
It is our opinion that acupuncture must not be another thing making large demands on you through this process, so we tailor treatment to your individual needs. We start by finding out what it is that you need physically, mentally and emotionally and discuss a suitable approach with you.
How could fertility acupuncture help me?
Women
- Improve blood quality and circulation to your ovaries and uterus
- Reduce side effects of hormonal treatment
- Reduce chances of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage
- Calm your mind and relax your body
Men
- Increase count & motility
- Reduce morphology
- Improve fertilisation rates
- Reduce likelihood of miscarriage
When do I need to have treatment?
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 medical 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.
It is often beneficial to treat both partners and we will discuss this with you. If money is an issue, it may be possible work how best to divide up treatments between you and we can offer a couples concession.
Women
We recommend that you start fertility acupuncture before you start your fertility treatment and continue through each cycle.
For all cycles of IVF, ICSI, IUI or ovulation induction, we recommend fertility acupuncture treatment around the time that an embryo would be trying to implant. Even if you have had no acupuncture up to this point, a couple of well timed fertility acupuncture treatments at this stage can be really helpful.
Click here to find out more about timing these treatments.
Men
We recommend that you start fertility acupuncture at least 3 wks before you need to provide a sample and continue throughout each cycle.
Where do the needles go?
We generally use a combination of ‘local’ and ‘distal’ points. ‘Local’ points are on your abdomen and are above and below your navel. ‘Distal’ points are on your arms and legs, generally below your elbow and knees.
I will always discuss what points I am going to use first and make sure that you feel comfortable.
About Rick
Rick has been using acupuncture to increase fertility and to support people going through IVF and IUI since 2004. He has worked as a consultant acupuncturist alongside The Agora Gynaecology an Fertility Centre, in Hove, since 2010.
How do I book an appointment?
Click here for details about how to book appointments.
Click here for details about fees.
