Whilst Chinese Medicine works with intervention-free fertility, assisted reproductive therapies have brought hope to many couples who may otherwise not be able to conceive for a variety of different reasons. Acupuncture has been found to be a good ally in this process. If ‘In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)’ is a good and available option to you, seeking treatment to ease the physical and emotional tax it could bring on the body is extremely important.

The IVF Process:

1.     Stimulating the ovaries to grow follicles and suppressing their release.

2.     Extraction of the eggs from the ovaries.

3.     Fertilization with collected sperm.

4.     Embryo incubation

5.     Embryo transfer into the uterus for a hopeful implantation.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine:

1.     Assists the body in preparation for IVF treatment

2.     Assists the body in coping with side effects from IVF treatment

3.     Assists the uterus to receive transferred embryo

4.     Supports the emotional and mental state via stress reduction.

Here’s what Monash IVF have to say in regards to acupuncture and IVF:

In preparation for an IVF cycle, acupuncture may assist in regulating hormones, improving the menstrual cycle and promoting ovulation whilst relieving stress by working on the central nervous system. When undertaking IVF, some acupuncturists suggest a short treatment prior to and immediately after an embryo transfer with a hope to increase the chances of implantation… because acupuncture may serve to relax the uterus at the time of transfer. Because IVF treatments can be a stressful and emotional time for women and couples, acupuncture may assist in alleviating stress and allow your body to function at its best possible health.