ACUPUNCTURE FOR IVF & IUI SUPPORT:

At Purnima, we offer gentle acupuncture to support individuals and couples throughout their journey with assisted reproductive techniques such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).

We recognize the unique needs and challenges that arise during these fertility treatments and believe that it’s essential for patients to be supported and understood throughout the process.

Navigating IVF can be challenging with injections, blood tests, emotional swings, and uncertainties. However, with a supportive community that includes family, friends, and a dedicated care team consisting of your ART specialist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, each stage can be approached with greater ease.

Acupuncture, demonstrates positive effects for fertility including enhanced uterine blood flow, improved ovarian function, reduction of drug side effects, reduction of physical and emotional stress, improved egg and sperm quality, thickening of the uterine lining, and supported implantation outcomes.

PREPARING FOR YOUR CYCLE:

To optimize the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for fertility, we recommend starting treatment ideally three months before your cycle, though it can begin at any stage of your assisted reproductive journey.

This timeframe is recommended because eggs undergo a maturation process in the ovaries several months before they are recruited for an active cycle.

Our goal is to enhance the vitality of the developing follicles and improve the ovary’s response to medication by increasing blood flow and providing adequate nourishment to the reproductive organs during this significant period.

PREPARING FOR IVF:

Our typical recommendation is to receive acupuncture treatments twice weekly in the three months preceding your upcoming cycle. This approach soothes the nervous system, enhances ovulation, and promotes blood flow to the reproductive organs. We concentrate on hormone balance, improving uterine blood flow, and addressing any constitutional deficiencies.

Through acupuncture, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle recommendations, our goal is to provide your body with the essential building blocks needed for optimal response to your assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocol.

PREPARING FOR IUI:

For individuals preparing for IUI cycles, our focus is on supporting all four phases of the cycle: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. We tailor an appropriate acupuncture treatment plan for your needs, whether you are pursuing a natural IUI without medications or including some form of medication.

Typically, we recommend acupuncture treatments once or twice weekly to support all phases of the cycle, with some patients opting for an additional session around the time of the IUI procedure. Acupuncture can enhance the success rates of IUI by improving blood flow to the ovaries, relaxing the uterus to enhance receptivity to treatment, and addressing uterine spasms that may occur post-procedure. It also helps mitigate potential side effects from medications and reduces stress and anxiety, inviting your body to rest and restore.

WHICH APPOINTMENT SHOULD I BOOK IN FOR?

We recommend booking an Integrative Acupuncture Evaluation & Initial Visit at Purnima Clinic.