FAQs About Receiving Acupuncture For Fertility

If you've been struggling with your fertility, you may want to try more natural, holistic approaches before opting for prescription fertility medications. One of the natural treatments to consider trying is acupuncture. Many acupuncturists offer special sessions for those struggling with fertility. This treatment is quite safe, and it can help you conceive without having to resort to hard-hitting medications that come with more possible side effects. Here are some questions people often have about acupuncture for fertility. 

What does the acupuncturist actually do? 

Acupuncture for fertility is not too different from any other acupuncture session. The acupuncturist will place needles are specific points along your body. These spots are not necessarily near your reproductive organs. They'll be spread out all over your body along meridians, or pathways that your energy is believed to follow. The needles are thought to redirect the flow of energy and alter the way nerve impulses flow through your body. Your acupuncturist will leave the needles in place for a few minutes and then remove them.

How does acupuncture for fertility work?

It's thought to work in a few different ways. First, acupuncture can help relieve stress. In doing so, it alters your levels of various stress hormones, which can result in the release of higher levels of hormones associated with fertility. This, in turn, may cause you to ovulate. Second, acupuncture can increase the flow of blood to the uterus and other reproductive organs. This makes it easier for an embryo to implant itself.

How often do you need treatment?

This depends on how long you've been struggling with your fertility, your overall health, and your goals. Some people have one fertility acupuncture treatment and get pregnant soon after. Others need to have a few of these treatments, spaced a week or two apart, in order to stimulate their fertility. Your practitioner can talk to you about your health and recommend a treatment plan.

Do you need acupuncture once you're pregnant?

Once you are pregnant, you no longer need specific placement of the needles to improve fertility. However, you can keep undergoing acupuncture for other reasons, if you wish. Many people find that it helps calm morning sickness and minimize back pain during pregnancy.

With these questions having been answered, you should now be ready to reach out to an acupuncturist in your area. A few treatments really can make a difference.

Contact a local acupuncturist to learn more about fertility acupuncture.