Acupuncture and IVF

Acupuncture and IVF: A Helping Hand

It has been scientifically hypothesised that several of the mechanisms by which acupuncture may work could be due to:

Regulation of fertility hormones, FSH, oestrogen, and progesterone.
Supporting follicle receptor expression, egg production and modifying the quality of eggs.
Improving blood flow to the reproductive system affecting the endometrial lining, promoting implantation.
Enhancing luteal function

More research is required regarding mechanisms of acupuncture for subfertility. Click here for more information.

Acupuncture for Pregnancy - an Integrated Approach

We approach your treatment at particular time intervals and stages, however, what we do to help you varies. Acupuncture is provided to our patients in preparation for in vitro fertilisation (IVF/ICSI) and integrated during specific phases of your assisted reproduction medical treatment.

Acupuncture may be incorporated during these phases of IVF:

Down regulation a weekly session
Ovarian stimulation frequency and technique relevant to age, AMH, ovarian response, history
Improving blood flow to the reproductive system affecting the endometrial lining, promoting implantation.
Embryo or blastocyst transfer depending on case history
Extended implantation window and the two-week wait between days 6-10
Early pregnancy up to 8 to 12 weeks depending on history and identified risk