Acupuncture & IVF

As stress becomes deeply rooted in our daily lives, so are fertility problems for both men and women. Many couples who are experiencing fertility problems without a known cause, (eg, everything appears normal on the ultra sound and CT scan) often have certain signs and symptoms that indicate their bodies are under severe stress state (which is not a favourable environment for conceiving a baby)

Ancient wisdom for modern problems

Many of those signs and symptoms indicating fertility problems,

for women including: polycystic ovarian syndrome, period pain (endometriosis), weight problem, poor blood circulation such as cold hands and feets, fatigue and poor libido.

for men including: poor energy, poor blood circulation such as cold hands and feet, over weight especially X syndrome (chubby stomach), low libido and problems erections and ejaculation, prostatitis

How can Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Help with fertility?

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have a long history of success in treating fertility problems described above. In case of fertility problems, acupuncture and Chinese herbs treat the problems by doing the following:

- Regulating the hormonal imbalances in cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome and Syndrome X, irregular period, amenorrhoea (without period)

- Improve blood circulation in the body and treating period pain, cold hands and feet

- Regulate the menstrual cycles

- Reduce stress hormones and stress reactions

- Boost energy and vitality.

How much does it cost?

Specialist Acupuncture for fertility cost around $55 per session. Acupuncture consultation is charged for the first time to gather detail patient history, lifestyle and so on. It is charged pending on time spent with the practitioner. First session includes consultation and acupuncture takes around two hours. Appointment is needed.

How many sessions are needed?

Pending on individual cases, for the first 4 weeks, 2 sessions of acupuncture per week may be needed. After, weekly session of acupuncture in combination with Chinese Herbal Treatment. It may take between 4-6 months.

For more information or appointments, please call (02) 9386 1018 during clinic hours