Acupuncture

ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY

Our Wellness Center acupuncturists are licensed by the Board of Registration in Medicine, with experience treating health issues for all individuals. Our acupuncturists offer on-site fertility acupuncture in coordination with your cycle. Boston IVF doctors often recommend acupuncture prior to embryo transfer or IUI.

Our acupuncturists offer classic diagnosis and treatment grounded in scientific research to help individuals achieve their wellness goals in a comfortable, safe setting.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a complementary medical treatment based on regulating the body’s energy by stimulating specific points on the body. It is safe, effective, and studied for treating a variety of conditions including:

  • Infertility
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Severe or chronic pain
  • Migraine headaches
  • Side effects of chemotherapy/radiation
  • Morning sickness
  • Postpartum disorders
  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Endometriosis
  • Hormone related emotional imbalances
  • Pelvic pain
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Insomnia
  • Post-natal recuperation
  • Postpartum depression
  • Gynecological disorders
  • Morning sickness
  • Hot flashes
  • Chronic pain
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Headaches including migraines
  • Sciatica

 

BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY

Our acupuncturists treat all individuals to address the contributing factors to infertility. Research suggests that acupuncture treatments before and after embryo transfer and IUI may significantly improve pregnancy rates by:

  • increasing blood flow to the uterus
  • reducing stress
  • regulating hormone levels
  • improving sperm counts