Fertility

Fertility & Acupuncture

Chinese medicine works to promote and support fertility. Both affective for treating men and women who are reproductively challenged, it can take some time to regulate the system. While most of my patients come to me already undergoing Western medical treatments for fertility (Assisted Reproductive Techniques, or ART), it can take 3-6 months of acupuncture treatments, accompanied by dietary and lifestyle changes to regulate the woman’s menstrual cycle. Having this baseline of health is important when moving into Western treatments and often increases the conception rates of women who have explored these alternatives first.

The Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility

  • Helps with relaxation and stress by producing endorphins
  • Helps detoxify the body to lessen side-effects of IVF medications
  • Regulates hormones which in effect help the follicles and ovaries
  • Strengthens and regulates the immune system
  • Tonifies the uterus to help in the prevention of miscarriage
  • Prevents uterine contraction post IVF
  • Increases blood flow to the uterus

For more information on Acupuncture and ART, please click here to view the published chat I did on New England Fertility’s website.

“I turned to acupuncture and Laura when my husband and I had trouble conceiving our first child.  As a complement to our infertility treatments, acupuncture was suggested to help balance my body and reduce stress.  A few months before our first IVF treatment I began weekly acupuncture appointments with Laura.  Our first IVF transfer was a success and I continued to see Laura to help maintain the pregnancy.  The treatments helped with my morning sickness and fatigue.  After each session with Laura I felt more relaxed, slept better and was relieved of other common pregnancy ailments such as back pain.  At the end of my pregnancy we used acupuncture as a means of naturally inducing labor.  Laura provides a peaceful, relaxing and supportive environment.  I am grateful for Laura’s help and I would highly recommend her.”

~ A.C. – Norwalk, CT

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