Acupuncture & IVF
At Coastal Wellness Cottage, we offer integrative care to support your IVF journey, combining the ancient wisdom of acupuncture with modern scientific insights. Acupuncture has been shown to enhance assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilisation (IVF), by addressing both physical and emotional factors critical to conception.
Our practitioners work closely with your fertility team to create a personalised treatment plan that aligns with your IVF protocol. Each session is designed to optimise your body’s natural potential while complementing medical interventions, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive approach to your care.
A reminder that fertility is a partnership, and looking at sperm health is also of utter important at least 3 months prior to IVF.
How could acupuncture help?
Enhancing Uterine Blood Flow: Improved circulation to the uterus increases endometrial thickness, promoting a more favourable environment for embryo implantation.
Regulating Hormonal Balance: Acupuncture helps stabilise hormone levels, supporting ovarian function and optimising egg quality.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety: Stress can negatively impact fertility outcomes. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and fostering relaxation during the IVF process.
Supporting Embryo Transfer: Studies indicate that acupuncture administered before and after embryo transfer may increase pregnancy rates by improving implantation success.
Your treatment plan
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To regulate your cycle, improve egg and sperm quality, balance hormones, optimise uterine environment and support the nervous system
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A session before the transfer (same day) and after the transfer (same day or within 48hrs) to promote blood flow to the uterus to aid in implantation and progesterone support
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To support progesterone and embryo development. During this time we can help with symptoms such as morning sickness, headaches, energy support and much more
Acupuncture & IVF Research
Evidence suggests that acupuncture can significantly improve IVF outcomes, particularly when administered before and during the stimulation phase, as well as in the menstrual cycles leading up to IVF. Acupuncture can enhance uterine lining, increasing the chances of successful implantation in both fresh and frozen embryo transfers.
Recent studies show that more regular acupuncture treatments lead to better IVF outcomes. A 2019 meta-analysis demonstrated that women who received more than three acupuncture treatments before embryo transfer had a 50% higher pregnancy rate (RR 1.50, P=0.001).
In a 2015 study by Hullender, IVF patients receiving 9-12 acupuncture treatments prior to embryo transfer had a 61.3% live birth rate, compared to 48.2% in the IVF-only group.
A more recent meta-analysis has shown that the use of acupuncture along side IVF mat increase implantation rates by 28% and live birth rates by 33%.
These findings highlight the significant benefits of acupuncture in improving both pregnancy and live birth rates in IVF treatments.
At Coastal Wellness Cottage, we offer personalised acupuncture treatments to complement your IVF journey, optimising your chances for a successful outcome.
Fertility is a Partnership
We understand that fertility involves both partners, which is why we take a holistic approach that includes addressing male reproductive health. Sperm quality is a critical factor in successful conception and the prevention of early pregnancy loss. Factors such as motility, morphology, and count can significantly influence the outcome of your fertility journey.
To ensure the best possible results, we encourage and require that both you and your partner participate in the treatment process. By addressing male fertility alongside female reproductive health, we can work collaboratively to create an optimal environment for conception.
Our goal at Coastal Wellness is to provide comprehensive care that empowers both partners, helping you navigate this journey with confidence, knowledge, and expert support. Together, we aim to support your dream of starting or expanding your family.