Acupuncture for Fertility in Beverly Hills
Trusted Acupuncture Care for Reproductive Balance
How Acupuncture Helps Fertility
Infertility is diagnosed when couples fail to conceive after trying for twelve months. Both male and female infertility are linked to hormonal imbalances, underlying reproductive health problems, age, stress, or other health issues. Sometimes infertility goes unexplained.
Fertility difficulties cause deep emotional distress. Couples often report anxiety, stress, frustration, and uncertainty while trying to conceive.
Many couples utilize acupuncture when seeking to grow their family. It’s a proven way to manage stress.
Acupuncture also helps to balance hormones and address any restricting factors blocking the couple from conceiving. It offers significant promise as a safe and non-invasive fertility therapy for men and women alike.
What to Expect in Your First Acupuncture Visit
At your appointment for fertility in Beverly Hills:
You will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire and medical history, including any medications and supplements you are taking.
The practitioner will observe your tongue and pulse.
The skin will be cleansed, and extremely fine, sterile needles will be inserted into precise points in the body that the practitioner determines, based on your unique pattern of imbalance.
The needles will be left in for 15 to 45 minutes with gentle stimulation from the practitioner.
The needles will be removed.
Adjunct therapies like cupping, electric stimulation, gua sha, and light body work may be provided.
Sensory immersive therapy may be recommended if the practitioner feels you may need more emphasis on your thought patterns as an adjunct to acupuncture.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
8-10 acupuncture treatments are recommended for fertility. Chronic symptoms may require a longer course of treatment.
What the Research Says About Acupuncture for Fertility
Around 15 percent of couples struggle with infertility.
Systematic reviews associate acupuncture with 20-80 percent higher pregnancy rates, although there are many potential factors involved, and study quality varies.
Science-Backed Benefits Explained
Acupuncture may support patients going through IVF by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, balancing fertility-related hormones, and reducing stress and anxiety.
Leading causes of male infertility like poor sperm quality, motility, and count may be improved with acupuncture. It could also play an important role in regulating reproductive hormones like testosterone.
A 2022 systematic review found that acupuncture improved live birth rate, biochemical and clinical pregnancy rate, and implant rate in patients struggling with fertility.
Sources:
https://www.unimelb.edu.au/ivf/treatment/acupuncture-for-ivf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31335705/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382020314050
Happy Client Testimonials
Hana is wonderful. I first came to her because my menstrual cycle was way off kilter, for many months, as soon as my husband and I started trying to get pregnant. Within the first month of seeing her, my cycle went back to normal. It was incredible. Hana has a very personalized approach to acupuncture, and it almost feels therapeutic. She often does guided meditations and visualizations to help get me to a state of deep relaxation. I truly love seeing her, and always feel better when I leave.
I also have been seeing Juliana in Hana's office for a long time, and she's spectacular. She has the same approach, and was always very on top of what was going on with me, and the best way to tackle it. She cares beyond being my acupuncturist, she feels like a friend. Her treatment helped me keep my cycle in check, and after I got pregnant, seeing her weekly was vital, and helped so much with sleep and various aches and pains. I love her!
Had two sessions so far - one with Hana and one with Gilda. I felt like they really listened to my concerns and what I wanted to work on and are addressing them accordingly. I also appreciated that they will use a variety of modalities (acupuncture and cupping) but also will recommend herbal remedies for things such as hormonal issues. Definitely recommend.
I am greatly to have met Liz. I have been to a few acupuncturists and treatment with Liz is just different. She is highly intuitive and receptive to what your body is needing to heal. She has that special type of energy that can make anyone feel at ease. I cannot recommend enough!
FAQs
When is the best moment to start acupuncture for fertility?
Some patients begin acupuncture before trying to conceive naturally. Others start after a diagnosis of infertility or during treatments like IVF.
Is acupuncture effective at regulating menstrual cycles?
Acupuncture may be effective at supporting hormonal balance and menstrual cycle regularity. Many patients use it as part of a wider fertility support plan.
Can acupuncture help with unexplained infertility?
Yes, some patients use acupuncture as part of a holistic approach to support reproductive function and reduce stress.