Conditions Treated
Fertility conditions we
treat with acupuncture
Regulate cycles, reduce androgens, improve ovulation frequency
Improve egg quality, support retrieval and embryo transfer
3-month protocol to optimize mitochondrial health and egg maturity
Address subtle hormonal and circulatory patterns Western tests miss
Restore regular ovulation naturally without hormonal birth control
Improve blood flow and receptivity for implantation
Support implantation and early pregnancy through the first trimester
Improve sperm count, motility, and morphology
Support ovarian reserve and hormonal balance
Reduce inflammation and pain, improve conception odds
How Acupuncture Supports Fertility
From a Western perspective, acupuncture regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis — the hormonal command chain governing your entire reproductive cycle. It improves blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, reduces the cortisol and inflammatory markers that interfere with ovulation, and directly improves insulin sensitivity — critical for women with PCOS.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, fertility depends on the smooth flow of Qi and Blood through the body, and the strength of the Kidney system — which governs reproductive health. Treatment addresses the specific pattern causing your fertility challenge, not a generic protocol.
IVF Support: What It Looks Like
If you're doing IVF, the ideal time to start acupuncture is 3 months before your retrieval cycle — egg development takes approximately 90 days, so treatment begun during this window has the greatest impact on egg quality. During the stimulation phase, weekly sessions help manage side effects and support follicle development.
Treatment on or around the day of egg retrieval and embryo transfer has the strongest clinical research support. A landmark study in the British Medical Journal found acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improved IVF success rates. Multiple subsequent meta-analyses have confirmed this finding.
Natural Conception
For women trying to conceive naturally, acupuncture is timed to your cycle phases — different points and approaches are used at each phase to progressively normalize ovulation, improve uterine lining, and support implantation. A typical course is 8–12 weekly sessions, with treatment continuing through the first trimester if conception occurs.
Herbal Medicine for Fertility
Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful complement to acupuncture for fertility. Janice often prescribes carefully selected formulas to nourish Kidney Yin and Yang (the foundation of reproductive health), build Blood, and improve egg quality between sessions. All herbs are pharmaceutical-grade and reviewed against any medications or supplements you're taking.