Fertility Acupuncture: Bridging Chinese Medicine and Modern Science

How Does Fertility Acupuncture Enhance Fertility?

Research has shown that acupuncture can significantly improve fertility, making it an excellent complement to conventional fertility treatments. The benefits of fertility acupuncture include:

• Enhancing natural fertility
• Regulating hormones and balancing the menstrual cycle
• Increasing blood flow to reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries, and testes)
• Supporting endocrine function and hormone regulation
• Boosting sperm count and motility
• Modulating immune function to enhance fertility
• Relieving pain through the release of natural opioids and endorphins
• Reducing inflammation, which may contribute to infertility
• Lowering stress, which can negatively impact fertility
• Addressing conditions like PCOS
• Improving success rates for IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) and IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
• Reducing the risk of miscarriage
• Enhancing live birth rates

What to Expect During a Fertility Acupuncture Treatment

Our fertility treatments may incorporate various techniques in addition to acupuncture, such as infrared heat, cupping, food therapy, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal remedies. Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs and fertility goals.

When Should I Begin Fertility Acupuncture?

We recommend starting acupuncture three months before trying to conceive for optimal results. However, it’s never too late to start. Even if you’ve already begun trying or are undergoing fertility treatments, acupuncture can still be highly beneficial. Treatments are usually administered 1-2 times per week, with increased frequency around IUI or IVF cycles, or for more complex cases. Frequency is important, as acupuncture is dose-dependent for maximum effectiveness.

What Protocols Are Used in Fertility Acupuncture?

Our fertility acupuncture treatments are customized based on your overall health, medical diagnosis, and the specific stage of your fertility cycle. During the follicular phase, we focus on supporting egg development, and during menstruation, we encourage healthy uterine lining shedding. If you’re not cycling, we work to restore hormonal balance. For those undergoing fertility treatments with medication, we provide supportive care to enhance the medication's effectiveness and reduce side effects. Our team is also trained in specialized protocols designed to support IUI and IVF treatments.

Fertility Acupuncture Treatments: Why Choose Austin Honeysuckle Acupuncture Clinic?

Not all acupuncture clinics specialize in fertility care. Dr. Zheng Zeng (FABORM, M.D. China), a certified fertility acupuncturist and fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), provides expert care and personalized treatment for each patient. Whether you’re seeking natural conception or enhancing treatments like IUI or IVF with acupuncture, we are here to support you on your journey to parenthood.

We accept a variety of insurance plans, including BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, Meritain Health, and others. However, coverage for acupuncture may vary, even if we are in-network providers. To ensure your treatment is covered, please contact your insurance company for verification, or our office can assist you with this process. Feel free to call us before your first visit, and we’ll be happy to help confirm your insurance coverage for acupuncture.