Fertility Care

Offering FERTILITY focused appointments & evaluations

Whether you are thinking of becoming pregnant, already struggling to become pregnant, or suffering from recurrent pregnancy loss - I am here to help. My aim is to optimize your ability to conceive either naturally or by working in conjunction with medical treatment. I use nutrition, acupuncture, and herbs to:

  • Reduce inflammation to aid embryo implantation.
  • Increase blood supply to the pelvis and uterus to support a healthy ovarian follicle.
  • Offset the effects of stress on reproductive hormones.
  • Balance reproductive hormones.
  • Support and enhance the effect of ART (Artificial Reproductive Techniques), such as IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) or IUI (Intrauterine Insemination).

I work hand-in-hand with your OB/GYN or reproductive endocrinologist to make sure you have coordinated care.

    I use acupuncture and integrative medicine to treat individuals with the following conditions:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Decreased Ovarian Reserve
    • Elevated FSH
    • IVF Support & IUI Support
    • Endometriosis
    • Immunological Factors
    • Irregular Menses
    • Luteal Phase Defect
    • Male Factor Infertility
    • Ovarian Cysts
    • Recurrent Miscarriage
    • Stress-Related Hormone Imbalances
    • Unexplained Infertility
     
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    IVF & IUI Support

    Research & clinical outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture used in conjunction with IVF — up to a 65% increase in success rate with acupuncture vs. without. 

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    Research and good clinical outcomes repeatedly demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture used in conjunction with IVF.

    Though three months of preparatory treatment is ideal (see my Preconception Program), acupuncture will help your chances of success at any point during or prior to an IVF cycle. Do not hesitate to contact me even if you have already begun your cycle.

    Acupuncture works to improve success rates of ART interventions by increasing blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF or a medicated IUI cycle. It also relaxes the uterus and addresses uterine spasm after embryo transfer or IUI. Acupuncture also reduces stress and offsets side effects from the fertility drugs.

    TREATMENT TAILORED TO YOU

    Each treatment plan is devised based on a thorough history, exam and diagnosis. There are many different patterns of imbalance related to infertility, and this is where Chinese medicine excels. We will investigate all aspects of your health history, diet, and lifestyle which may be affecting your ability to conceive.

    Priority booking and appointment times are available to all IVF & IUI Support Program clients in order to make it easy for you to get the appointments you need, when you need them, to fit into your IVF or IUI schedule.

    TYPICAL APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE

    Typically for women undergoing IVF acupuncture treatment appointments are recommended as follows: 

    • Stim Phase – I see you twice a week during the stim phase of your cycle (once injections start).
    •  Pre‐Retrieval – you are seen for a treatment to work on egg quality and quantity and thickening the uterine lining.

    • Pre‐Transfer – on the day of transfer or 1 – 2 days prior to increase blood flow into the uterine lining to help the embryo implant.

    • Post‐Transfer – on the day of transfer or 1 – 2 days after transfer to help with implantation. 

    • 1 week after transfer – I see you again 1 week after the post transfer treatment while you are waiting for your results to help you de‐stress and enhance implantation further.

    • Regular Acupuncture – should be maintained once a week until results are known. 

    For individuals doing IUI, treatment may be once a week throughout or similar to the above based on your needs.