Acupuncture for Fertility
When the journey to conceive feels daunting and filled with uncertainty, acupuncture can offer a path forward.
By harmonizing your body’s systems, this technique can support your fertility journey, transforming feelings of frustration into hope. Paired with your regular fertility treatment and lifestyle adjustments, acupuncture can empower your body to nurture new life.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the precise placement of whisper-thin, sterile needles at specific points on the body. This technique is designed to support your body’s own healing processes and enhance overall well-being.
Research, including studies from institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, supports the effectiveness of acupuncture. It is associated with minimal side effects and is a respected method in modern therapeutic practices.
For more information about acupuncture and its benefits, click the link below.
Does Acupuncture Help with Fertility?
This form of treatment can support your fertility journey and potentially improve your chances of conception.
For fertility treatments, the “acupoints” stimulated are often on your abdomen, focusing on your reproductive organs, to help improve your chances of conception in a gentle, non-invasive way.
It can help prepare your body for IVF or IUI, harmonizing hormone levels and boosting blood flow to your reproductive organs. Plus, it’s a calming force for your mind and body, easing the stress and anxiety that often walk hand-in-hand with fertility challenges.
How Acupuncture for Fertility Works
You might have heard that acupuncture is only for after you've conceived, but the reality is it can be beneficial at any stage of your fertility journey. It's considered a safe treatment that complements nearly all conventional therapies.
Acupuncture can support your fertility in several specific ways:
- Regulating your menstrual cycle.
- Improving sperm count.
- Enhancing blood flow to the reproductive organs.
- Reducing stress and anxiety, which is common among those facing infertility challenges. In fact, one of the most significant advantages of acupuncture for fertility is its proven ability to lower stress and anxiety levels.
What to Expect From a Session
Before
Upon arriving at your nearest clinic, you'll be checked in by our Zen Advisor, who will help you with patient history forms and introduce you to the Modern Acupuncture method through a brief video.
During
A licensed acupuncturist will discuss your wellness concerns and goals before administering a personalized treatment.
As you relax for 20 to 30 minutes, therapeutic music and calming nature scenes enhance your experience, aiming for both physical relief and mental peace.
After
After the session, you'll receive a personalized treatment plan and answers to any questions in the lobby.
A Zen Advisor will arrange your next visit based on your personalized treatment plan.
Great Relief, Great Savings
At Modern Acupuncture, first-time patients can save up to 50% on their first acupuncture session! Finding lasting relief for the issues you've been experiencing for so long has never been more affordable and easier. Keep scrolling to find an acupuncture clinic near you!
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FAQs
Most fertility experts suggest scheduling a visit if you've been trying to conceive without success for six months to a year. However, you're welcome to begin acupuncture sessions well before reaching that point.
You may feel a little sensation or tingle, but most patients don't feel anything at all and tend to fall asleep during their treatment.
The total visit time is 30 minutes or less. Acupuncture treatments are 20 minutes. First-time patients need extra time to fill out patient forms.
Our sessions and membership plans are very affordable so insurance isn't required. HSA and FSA plans are accepted.
Comfortable, loose clothing is recommended to provide easy adjustment if needed for acupuncture treatment areas.
Appointments are highly encouraged to secure a preferred time. Check the clinic nearest you for walk-in availability.
Side effects after treatment are uncommon, with most people leaving our clinics feeling deeply relaxed.
Some patients may experience mild disorientation, which typically resolves with a brief rest. We recommend eating a small meal before the session to prevent feelings of dizziness or tiredness afterward.
To make your treatment as effective as possible, consider these tips:
- Complete patient forms online before your appointment to save time.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to allow your licensed acupuncturist easy access to acupuncture points.
- Arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in, choose your tea, and silence your phone.
- Openly share your wellness concerns and goals with your acupuncturist.
- Relax during your session; it's perfectly fine to fall asleep!
- Take your acupuncturist's lifestyle advice seriously and incorporate it into your daily routine.
- Remember, acupuncture benefits are cumulative and optimal results require time and consistency!
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