acupuncture & fertility
Whether you’re TTC (trying to conceive) naturally or through assisted treatments, acupuncture is HERE. FOR. YOU. There are sooooo many benefits to getting regular acupuncture treatments while TTC, during pregnancy, and during postpartum. Just to list a few…
For general fertility support: acupuncture helps regulate hormones, reduce stress, and improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, creating an optimal environment for conception. It helps regulate the endocrine system, promoting balanced hormone levels essential for healthy ovulation, implantation, and pregnancy. By improving blood flow and reducing stress, acupuncture can encourage more predictable and healthier menstrual cycles — a key marker of reproductive wellness (*this is important!). Regular acupuncture may boost ovarian function by enhancing circulation and supporting follicle development, which can improve egg quality over time….. truly — can’t beat that!
For IVF support: acupuncture enhances blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, helps regulate hormones, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves overall response to fertility medications. In fact (!!!), many studies show acupuncture may increase IVF success rates when used before and after embryo transfer.
For barricades like PCOS: acupuncture can help regulate irregular cycles, support ovulation, and balance key hormones like insulin and androgens. It’s a gentle, drug-free way to address the root causes of PCOS and support your fertility naturally.
For the MAN (no, it’s not always on the woman): it helps improve sperm count, motility, and morphology by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting hormonal balance.
As you can see, there are a number of ways acupuncture can help when TTC, no matter how! It is there for you in every avenue, whatever your journey may look like.
But how can acupuncture help during pregnancy and postpartum? That’s a blog for another time ;)
Until then, keep shining your light and know that these are better days baby!!!
xo
