Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you doing everything in your power to make it happen? You have stopped taking your birth control medication, adopted a healthy lifestyle to prepare your body, and you have started tracking your menstrual cycle. You may have even started fertility treatments.
However, does something feel amiss?
Turning to complementary methods like fertility acupuncture might help. This is a natural practice that is thousands of years old.
Wondering how acupuncture can help you achieve pregnancy? Acubody’s experienced acupuncturists are here to spill the beans.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a part of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been around for centuries. During an acupuncture session, our acupuncturist will be placing small metallic needles at different places along your body. This is done to activate your body’s ability to health itself and to encourage wellness and health.
How does fertility acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works through a number of different mechanisms to enhance fertility. It regulates reproductive hormones and enhances blood flow to the ovaries and uterus. Thanks to improved blood flow, your responsiveness to fertility treatments will increase, and the success rate of embryo implantation is likely to increase as well.
However, the benefits of acupuncture are not just physical. Research and studies suggest acupuncture helps in the treatment of depression and anxiety, which also gives a boost to fertility treatments.
Anyone who has been in fertility treatment will tell you that managing the emotional stress of treatment can be challenging. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and the release of neurochemicals that promote feelings of tranquillity and well-being. These feelings help patients cope with the ups and downs of fertility treatment.
When is the right time to start fertility acupuncture?
Acupuncture is similar to physical therapy because it is a process-oriented method of medical intervention. It is always better to do more than less.
Commonly, patients are treated for 3 to 4 months prior to progressing to insemination, IVF, or donor egg transfer. We have found that this pacing of treatment has had a therapeutic effect on our patients.
Simply put, acupuncture can be used at any stage of the fertility process. We highly recommend that you start early because acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, enhance fertility, and reduce anxiety and stress. It can be helpful even when you are evaluating your treatment options or going through diagnostic testing.
Acupuncture points for fertility
- Qi Hai
This point is located about an inch and a half below your navel, along the midline of your body. We stimulate this point to regulate the menstrual cycle, improve circulation to the reproductive organs, and balance hormones.
- Shen Shu
This point is located near the waist on your lower back, in the mid-space between the L2 and L3 vertebrae. Stimulating this point improves circulation to the uterus and hormone regulation.
- Tai Xi
This is an essential point for both women and men. Stimulating this point helps boost sperm count and motility and helps female eggs’ health.
This point is located inside the ravine of your inner ankle.
- Zigongxue
This point is located three inches below the belly button. Stimulating this point calms the uterus and improves uterine health.
- Guan Yuan
Guan Yuan lies just below Ren 6, which boosts both female and male fertility. Stimulating this point alleviates back pain, stops incontinence, and supports digestive issues. Preparing your body to absorb nutrients from supplements or food for fertility is critical for enhancing fertility efforts.
Contact Acubody for fertility acupuncture in London
We are super excited to be part of your pregnancy journey. Allow the expert acupuncturists at Acubody to create personalised guidance to help boost your fertility efforts.
Connect with us to schedule a consultation for fertility acupuncture in London.
