Can Acupuncture Help With Fertility?

At Acubody, we seek to treat the root of conditions by restoring general wellness to the body. Our acupuncture treatments serve to relax and rejuvenate. The treatment has an ancient tradition, tracing back between 3,000 and 4,000 years and involves the placement of thin needles at different points of the body.

Around 8-12% of couples worldwide face fertility issues and maybe considering alternative treatments to supplement their fertility treatment plans. 

There are many women who get acupuncture treatments to help with their fertility. So if you’re seeking fertility acupuncture in London, you have come to the right place. But first, let us look at how acupuncture can aid if you’re trying to get pregnant.

What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

Acupuncture stimulates points in the central nervous system, which releases chemicals into the muscles, brain and spinal cord. This can boost the body’s natural healing abilities and improve your general well-being.

Acupuncture is an effective treatment method for:

• Headaches
• Addiction
• Menstrual Cramps
• Nausea caused by anaesthesia or cancer chemotherapy
• Post-surgery recovery
• Low back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Asthma

How Can Acupuncture Help With Fertility?

Acupuncture has been found successful at aiding various medical conditions that can affect fertility. One such condition is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); according to a Swedish study. In one study, acupuncture needles were attached to a device that allowed low-frequency electrical currents to stimulate ovulation. The study reported sound effects in 38% of participants.

Other conditions that may benefit from acupuncture include fibroids, endometriosis and issues with ovarian reserve. Even sperm quality can be aided with acupuncture.

On top of all that acupuncture can also be really useful in managing the stress of procedures. It can be an excellent solution for reducing some stress surrounding fertility programs and the general wish to get pregnant. The treatments relax and relieve bloating and nausea, creating a general sense of well-being that is beneficial in the fertility process.

When Should I Start Acupuncture for Fertility?

Commonly, women start acupuncture around three months before beginning treatments such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI). That being said, acupuncture is safe and poses very few risks, so it may continue with your doctor’s recommended fertility treatments.

If you’re looking for a reputable Acupuncture Clinic in London, look no further than Acubody. We being a specialist, problem solving and helping difficult cases. We offer a range of treatments to see your well-being and improved health and advise you with alternative healing methods that will assist with your fertility treatments. We have well trained, experienced and qualified acupuncturists like Duncan McGechie and Inbal Sivan who are also experts in various other treatments that include a combination of acupuncture and Shiatsu massage, and if necessary, are supplemented by Chinese herbal medicine. We also have Bridget Montague who is Pilates and movement specialist to offer a complete integrated solution.