Over the years I have treated many women, and some men, for fertility related issues, many who had struggled for years to conceive. They are some of my most happy moments as a therapist, when a client returns to say they have fallen pregnant, it does seem like a miracle! Yet many couples are still unaware of the potential benefits of acupuncture for infertility. Around 1 in 7 couples in the UK have trouble conceiving, which means approximately 3.5 million people are affected by infertility through out the UK. Traditional acupuncture is proving to be a positive option for couples looking for assistance with their fertility journey and is often recommended by fertility clinics to aid the process of IVF. Acupuncture can help couples conceive and has a number of positive effects on certain biological functions in the body that directly and indirectly help fertility issues.
Helps to regulate hormones which helps to:
Regulate menstrual cycles
More regular ovulation
Better follicular development
Better uterine lining
Improves blood supply to the ovaries which in turn improves egg quality.
Improves sperm quality and quantity.
Helps with embryo implantation.
Helps reduce stress.
Stress levels can often increase when couples are experiencing fertility issues with the pressure to fall pregnant. Acupuncture helps to reduce stress levels, giving you a greater sense of well being and thereby aiding possible conception. Acupuncture is safe and effective in treating infertility with no side effects.