Acupuncture for Fertility
Fertility challenges can be deeply emotional and physically draining. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatment, it’s completely natural to want to support your body in the most holistic way possible.
Acupuncture offers a gentle yet powerful approach to help balance hormones, improve circulation, and reduce stress, all of which play a vital role in reproductive health.
How Acupuncture Can Support Fertility
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views fertility as a reflection of overall balance in the body. When your energy (Qi) and blood flow smoothly, your organs work in harmony, creating the optimal environment for conception.
From a modern medical perspective, acupuncture may support fertility by:
Regulating hormones – helping to balance the menstrual cycle and support ovulation.
Improving blood flow to the reproductive organs – nourishing the uterus and ovaries.
Supporting IVF and assisted fertility treatments – many studies suggest acupuncture before and after embryo transfer may enhance implantation rates. Please click button below for more information and studies relating to acupuncture and IVF.
Reducing stress and anxiety – calming the nervous system and lowering cortisol, which can affect hormone function.
Improving sperm quality and motility – acupuncture can also benefit male fertility by supporting circulation and hormone balance.
What to Expect from Acupuncture Treatment
During your fertility journey, treatments are always tailored to your individual needs. Cicely will take time to understand your cycle, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing before creating a treatment plan.
A typical fertility-focused session might include:
Fine needles placed on specific acupuncture points to regulate hormones and promote blood flow.
Gentle Tui Na or acupressure to ease tension and improve circulation.
Lifestyle and dietary recommendations based on Chinese medicine principles.
Many people find the sessions relaxing and restorative, a much-needed pause in what can often feel like a stressful process.
When to Start Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture can support you at any stage of your fertility journey. Some people begin treatments three months before trying to conceive to help regulate cycles and improve egg quality, while others start during IVF or IUI to complement medical care.
Consistency is key. Regular sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) over several cycles can help your body find its natural rhythm and improve the chances of conception.
Supporting the Whole You
Fertility isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, too. Many say acupuncture helps them feel calmer, more hopeful, and more in tune with their bodies.
Creating space to rest, breathe, and reconnect can be just as important as any medical treatment.
If you’d like to explore how acupuncture can support your fertility journey, Cicely offers gentle, personalised treatments in Westminster designed to help you feel balanced, calm, and supported, every step of the way.