Infertility Acupuncture
Fertility Acupuncture
At Bloom Acupuncture, we provide a safe, nurturing environment for our patients. Our practitioner Claire understands from personal experience how stressful the fertility journey can be, and so provides support where possible.
Many of us spend years, or decades, trying not to get pregnant. Then when we do start trying to conceive, a very loud ticking clock can be heard. With growing rates of fertility issues (1 in 4 New Zealanders experience trouble conceiving), months or years can pass by with no results. When all you want is a baby, but it just isn't happening – it can become soul-crushing and all-consuming.
Fertility and Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine takes a whole-body approach when supporting people on their fertility journey. Treatment may focus on supporting overall reproductive health, menstrual cycle wellbeing and stress management.
Sperm health is also part of the jigsaw, so we can work with partners on this. Egg and sperm health is determined from approximately three months before conception, so contact us or book online as soon as possible to start fertility treatment. Acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine for fertility are also used with people who are have recurrent miscarriage.
IVF and Acupuncture
Bloom Acupuncture can work alongside couples engaged in IVF or other ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), such as IUI. Acupuncture would focus on uterine blood flow, egg and sperm health, and reducing stress and supporting overall wellbeing during what can be a challenging process. Ideally, we would treat you for a few menstrual cycles before starting ART. However, acupuncture for fertility is still beneficial if your ART is scheduled for the current cycle.
What You Can Expect From Fertility Acupuncture
Bloom Acupuncture has a passion for supporting women and couples through their fertility acupuncture journey.
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The initial consultation reviews the fertility history of both partners. Please bring along any test results or BBT charting you have. We take an in-depth look at your menstrual cycle, health and surgical history, and any symptoms that may be occurring. This information is used to determine a traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, which is then used to structure your treatment.
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Treatment can involve acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, and dietary and lifestyle advice.
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Treatments occur weekly, sometimes bi-weekly, right through your menstrual cycle. As this is a natural fertility treatment, it may require months of treatment to see results. Everyone’s journey is different, and treatment plans are tailored to the individual.