Fertility

For the first time

Acupuncture has been found to:

• Reduces stress impact on fertility hormones

• Stimulates blood flow to the ovaries

• Benefits the lining of the endometrium

Stress and other factors can lead to hormonal imbalances that impact fertility. Acupuncture has been found to reduce the effect of stress hormones on the body, therefore helps to restore the normal balance of fertility hormones.

Acupuncture increases blood flow to the ovaries, enhancing the environment for developing ovarian follicles. It also promotes blood flow to the uterus and improves the quality of the endometrial lining.

Acupuncture combined with some lifestyle changes may be enough to help you conceive without going down the IVF route. I use kinesiology to test which supplements may help this process.

Later in life

We’re not all ready to start a family in our 20s when our fertility is at its peak. Natural fertility begins to decline after the age of 35. This may be because ovarian egg reserve is low, egg quality or other factors may interfere with the natural ability to conceive. Stress is a big concern, but so are reproductive issues like endometriosis or PCOS.

If you are over 35 and trying to conceive, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may help. We’ll focus on maintaining good-quality eggs, even though you may have a reduced ovarian reserve. We do this by nourishing your Kidneys and your Jing, your constitutional health. We always try to establish calm and keep the menstrual cycle as balanced as possible.

You may be considering egg or sperm donation. I have experience in helping women and couples through this process and know how amazing it can be to get that positive pregnancy test finally.

Acupuncture is calming and nourishing and works through the process just as it would with a normal IVF cycle. I use kinesiology to test which supplements may help this process.