A new controlled trial from China has found that women receiving acupuncture had a 43.3% of pregnancy rather than the 20% resulting from taking fertility medication including clomiphene (clomid). The study measured prolactin levels which are a key indicator of hormonal function in women trying to conceive. Read more here.
We love supporting women and couples trying to conceive, whether that be naturally or those receiving medical interventions. Initially we are trying to find out if there are any underlying issues that may be affecting fertility. Stress, which disrupts hormonal function, can often be a key factor. We then devise a treatment plan for you as an individual. Commonly this may involve weekly sessions of acupuncture over a couple of months and then if you are not pregnant within that time, we may reduce to less frequent sessions if we see improvements have taken place. We use changes such as those seen in the menstrual cycle, PMT levels, energy levels etc as an indicator of whether the acupuncture is helping.
For those on Clomid or having IVF we use different treatment plans and sessions may be arranged around key parts of your cycle and Western medical treatment. For instance with Clomid and ovulation inducing drugs we may treat pre and post ovulation. In IVF we may treat more frequently in the stimulation part of the cycle and then pre and post transfer. Although we have some general treatment plans, your treatment, is individualised for you.
If you want support in your bid to become and sustain a healthy pregnancy, get in touch and talk to us about whether we can help.