Acupuncture for Fertility
Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technology, our 71% success rate will greatly improve your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy.
*71% of our 6 month patient treatment plans have resulted in pregnancy
We use all natural, highly effective fertility solutions!
Acupuncture is an incredibly effective, safe, and natural way to promote fertility. As a standalone modality or in conjunction with IUI or IVF your chances of success will be greatly improved.
We at Utah Valley Acupuncture specialize in using acupuncture and internal medicine to treat infertility of various origins.
How Does Acupuncture for Fertility Help?
Strengthens Egg Quality & Improves Ovulation
By increasing blood flow to reproductive organs and modulating the neuroendocrine system. Regulates menstrual cycle for more predictable ovulation.
Improves IVF and Embryo Transfer Outcomes
Improves effectiveness of IVF medications as well as mitigates their side effects. Increases uterine blood flow, modulates immune function, and reduces psychological stress, anxiety, and depression.
Improves Male Infertility
Increases sperm quality and semen parameters for plentiful and healthy sperm count. Improves male health overall, decreasing oxidative stress, immune modulation and stress reduction.
What The Research Says:
Irregular Menstruation: Regular acupuncture treatments assist the natural cycle of the complex hormonal system, assisting natural detoxification of excess hormones for improved follicular development and ovulation.
Endometriosis: Acupuncture reduces endometriosis-related pain and improves pelvic blood flow in patients with endometriosis.
PCOS: Acupuncture improves ovulation induction in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), reduces androgens, and improves insulin sensitivity.
IVF: Acupuncture research group had a 61% pregnancy rate, as opposed to a 33% pregnancy rate in the non-acupuncture group.
Birth Rate: The acupuncture group had a 72% live birth rate, as opposed to a 31% live birth rate in the non-acupuncture group.
What is Acupuncture and how does it work?
Acupuncture stimulates specific areas on the body with a sterile single-use needles. The effect of a treatment naturally:
Improves circulation
Enhancing blood flow to reproductive organs.
Reduces inflammation
Calming or eliminating pelvic pain by reducing inflammation and blood stasis.
Regulates the menstrual cycle
Influencing hormonal cycles for improved cycle predictability and healthy uterine lining.
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
Calming the cortisol spikes that interfere with healthy egg development and follicular growth.
Regulates the immune system
Stimulating production of cytokines, T-cells, and B-cells modulate the immune system for enhanced implantation rates.
What are the side effects?
Acupuncture is relatively painless, and the most common negative side effect is bruising or soreness on rare occasions. Because of how acupuncture works on the whole system, patients often report improvements in many other symptoms in addition to the main complaint that is bringing them in. Some common “side effects” of acupuncture are:
Improved sleep and digestion
Pain relief at multiple sites of the body
Reduced stress and greater emotional balance
How do I know it will work for me?
Western medicine has its shortcomings and Eastern medicine does not guarantee results either, but we have seen enough patients (40,000+) that we have a good idea how the vast majority of cases will respond to treatment. If we don’t think we can help, we will tell you that. If we can help, we will construct a comprehensive treatment plan based on your condition and your needs.