Acupuncture for IUI & IVF Support
Whether you're preparing for your first IUI or navigating another IVF stim cycle, the road through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is often filled with uncertainty, emotional highs and lows, and immense pressure. At Seed Acupuncture, we specialize in fertility-focused acupuncture that works alongside your reproductive treatment plan. Our care is designed to enhance clinical outcomes while helping you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered at every stage.
How Acupuncture Enhances IUI and IVF Success Rates
Research shows that acupuncture can significantly improve IUI and IVF outcomes by supporting egg quality and ovarian response, enhancing endometrial receptivity, increasing implantation and live birth rates, and reducing the risk of early pregnancy loss.
During IVF stimulation cycles, acupuncture supports higher-quality egg development and can improve follicular response, helping to optimize both the number and quality of mature eggs retrieved. This is especially valuable for those with diminished ovarian reserve or suboptimal prior IVF outcomes.
In the days leading up to transfer, acupuncture plays a key role in improving endometrial thickness, uterine blood flow, and implantation conditions.
Emotional & Nervous System Support During Fertility Treatment
Fertility treatments can be overwhelming, and it’s completely normal to feel burned out, discourage, and emotionally exhausted. Acupuncture offers more than physical support: it helps regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, lower cortisol, and restore emotional resilience during a demanding process that often leaves patients feeling disconnected from their bodies.
Our treatments are designed to give you space to exhale and feel supported through the intensity of ART.
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You Don’t Have to Walk This Path Alone
We understand how emotionally taxing ART can be. At Seed Acupuncture, we offer more than just effective treatments. We create a space where you feel heard, validated, and cared for. Whether you’re navigating your first cycle or your fifth, we’re here to help you move forward with greater ease and clarity.
We are honored to be a trusted part of your care team and are here to offer a compassionate partnership and unwavering support as you move toward what’s next.
Collaborative Fertility Care
We work closely with your reproductive endocrinologist, OBGYN, and nursing team to ensure seamless integration of acupuncture with your medical treatments. This means:
Coordinating treatment timing with your medication and procedure schedules
Communicating with your medical team about your progress
Adjusting our protocols based on your response to medications
Being available for questions and support throughout your cycle
We strongly believe that integrative care leads to better outcomes and better experiences.
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For IUI cycles, acupuncture helps:
Improve blood flow to the uterus
Support thick, receptive endometrial lining
Regulate hormones for healthy ovulation and luteal phase function
Calm the nervous system and reduce uterine contractions that could interfere with implantation
A 2022 comprehensive review showed that acupuncture improves ovarian function by enhancing blood flow to the ovaries, reducing inflammatory responses, and promoting healthy follicle development - all of which directly translate to better egg quality for natural conception and IUI cycles.
Optimal Acupuncture Timing for an IUI
3 months before IUI: Weekly sessions to regulate your menstrual cycle, optimize ovulation, and address any underlying conditions that might affect conception success
Menstrual phase: Promote full shedding of old endometrial lining
Follicular phase: Support healthy follicle growth and endometrial lining development
Pre-IUI (24-36 hours before): Increase uterine blood flow, reduce stress
Post-IUI (24-36 hours after): Calm the uterus and support implantation
6 days post-IUI: Maintain progesterone support and emotional well-being
For IVF stim cycles & embryo transfers, acupuncture works to:
Enhance ovarian blood flow and follicular development
Regulate the HPO axis to support hormonal balance
Reduce stress, cortisol levels, and promote emotional well-being
Improve uterine receptivity, immune modulation, and implantation success
A 2022 study found that acupuncture performed before and after frozen embryo transfer (FET) was associated with a 55% increase in live birth rates and a 42% reduction in biochemical pregnancies.
Optimal Acupuncture Timing for IVF Cycles
2-3 months before stim: Address underlying conditions (like PCOS, endometriosis, hormones disregulation) and improve overall reproductive health
During stimulation phase: Weekly treatments to support egg quality and follicular response
Post-retrieval (48-72 hours after): Reduce pain, bloating, and support recovery
Pre-transfer (within 24 hours): Prepare uterine lining and nervous system
Post-transfer (within 24 hours): Support implantation and reduce uterine activity
Two-Week Wait: Weekly sessions for hormone support and emotional resilience
