Begin Your Fertility Journey with Acupuncture in Vancouver
Fertility acupuncture offers a natural, evidence-informed way to support your reproductive health and conception goals. Grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this gentle treatment helps regulate hormones, increase blood flow to reproductive organs, and ease the emotional weight of trying to conceive.
What is Fertility Acupuncture?
Fertility acupuncture uses gentle needling techniques to balance hormones, increase blood flow to reproductive organs, and reduce stress—factors that can significantly impact fertility. This safe, non-pharmaceutical therapy supports the body’s natural ability to conceive, whether on its own or alongside medical fertility treatments.
Our treatments are inclusive of all family paths and are tailored to the unique needs of your cycle, constitution, and fertility goals.
How Acupuncture Supports Fertility
Acupuncture can play a vital role in enhancing fertility outcomes and supporting reproductive wellness.
Fertility acupuncture can:
Regulate menstrual cycles
Support ovulation and hormone balance
Improve uterine and ovarian blood flow
Enhance implantation rates and IVF outcomes
Alleviate stress and anxiety
Conditions commonly supported:
Irregular cycles
PCOS
Endometriosis
Unexplained infertility
Low ovarian reserve
Male factor infertility
When Should You Get Fertility Acupuncture?
Fertility acupuncture may be right for you if you’re:
Trying to conceive naturally
Preparing for or undergoing IUI or IVF
Recovering from miscarriage or hormonal disruption
Managing menstrual or ovulatory irregularities
Exploring inclusive, holistic fertility care
Meet Your Fertility Acupuncture Team
Learn More About Fertility & Reproductive Health
Frequently Asked Questions about Fertility Acupuncture
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Acupuncture does not directly increase the likelihood of twins. However, when combined with fertility treatments like IVF or ovulation-stimulating medication, the overall chance of multiple pregnancies may increase.
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The ideal time to begin acupuncture is 2–3 months before trying to conceive or starting assisted reproductive treatments. This allows the body to establish hormonal balance and prepare the uterine environment for implantation.
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Treatment frequency depends on your cycle phase, goals, and whether you’re undergoing ART. Most patients begin with weekly sessions for 8–12 weeks.
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Yes. Studies suggest acupuncture can improve uterine receptivity, egg quality, and reduce stress around IVF procedures. Many clinics encourage integration with embryo transfer timing.
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Yes. Acupuncturists trained in reproductive care use safe protocols to support early pregnancy and reduce miscarriage risk.
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Ideally, start 2–3 months before trying to conceive. Your practitioner can also work with your current timing, whether you’re mid-cycle or beginning IVF stimulation.
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Yes. Acupuncture may help improve sperm count, motility, and morphology, and reduce stress-related impacts on reproductive health.