Fertility Acupuncture

How Acupuncture Supports Fertility

Research shows acupuncture improves pregnancy rates by:

  • Increasing ovulation frequency and improving ovarian function

  • Thickening the endometrial lining and enhancing its receptivity to embryo implantation

  • Modulating reproductive and endocrine hormones

  • Improving sperm motility, count, quality, and concentration

Kristen Verea, LAc

Kristen specializes in Fertility and Women's Health, bringing clinical expertise and genuine compassion to one of the most personal journeys a person can take. Last year she helped over 20 women achieve pregnancy, supporting patients through natural conception, IUI, and every stage of IVF — from egg retrieval through postpartum.

Her approach is grounded in Western biomedical research, with advanced training in PCOS, endometriosis, male factor infertility, ESTIM, and moxibustion. Patients who complete a full three-month treatment course before egg retrieval consistently show measurable improvements:

  • Increased follicle count

  • Greater number of successfully fertilized eggs

  • Higher quality day-5 embryos

  • Improved uterine lining thickness

  • Successful implantation after previously failed IVF cycles

These are real, measurable outcomes — and they reflect what acupuncture supporting fertility actually looks like in practice. Wherever you are in your journey, Kristen will meet you there.

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Acupuncture for Naturally Trying to Conceive

Acupuncture improves fertility primarily by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, enhancing nutrient and hormone delivery. Using both Western and Eastern diagnostics, we build a tailored treatment plan proven to boost fertility.

For those who menstruate, treatment follows the cycle:

  • Days 1–4 (Menstruation) – Support full uterine clearing

  • Days 5+ (Post-period) – Build blood and begin replenishing the lining

  • Follicular phase – Increase blood flow to ovaries, calm the nervous system, and warm the uterus to stimulate follicle growth

  • Ovulation phase – Boost energy to reproductive organs to support egg release; optimal time for intercourse

  • Luteal phase – Balance hormones, reduce cortisol, and warm the uterus to support implantation

Along the way, many patients notice welcome side effects: reduced headaches, less anxiety, improved libido, and a greater sense of well-being.

For those who produce sperm, treatment is less cyclical but equally valuable. Sperm take ~88 days to develop, so everything during that window matters. We address common patterns like heat affecting the testes or stress impacting sperm quality and performance — even when numbers fall in the "normal" range, improving quality and motility meaningfully increases conception chances.

Both partners receiving acupuncture is strongly recommended to maximize your chances.

Preparation & Timeline

At your initial consultation, we'll do a thorough intake covering all body systems, establish your diagnosis, and create a treatment plan including dietary, supplement, and lifestyle guidance.

A minimum of 12 weeks of weekly acupuncture is recommended — this aligns with both follicle maturation and sperm development cycles, meaning the eggs and sperm that will be used three months from now are being positively influenced right now. Conditions like PCOS or Endometriosis may require additional time, and in those cases acupuncture can also help optimize the body's readiness for IUI or IVF.

Acupuncture for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (IUI & IVF)

Acupuncture supports fertility during ART in the same ways it does for natural conception. Ideally, beginning treatment 12 weeks before starting ART gives your body the best preparation — lowering cortisol, restoring balance, and optimizing overall health going into the procedure. That said, acupuncture is still beneficial even without that lead time.

Treatment is tailored to each phase:

  • Pre-cycle – Improve egg quality, build blood, and correct imbalances

  • Stimulation phase – Support follicle development; typically 2+ sessions per week depending on age, AFC, AMH, and medication response

  • Pre-transfer – Build uterine lining for optimal implantation and clear the heat and stress that fertility medications place on the Liver and Kidneys — helping reduce side effects like headaches, irritability, and night sweats so your body can function at its best

FAQ’s

  • We suggest you take your herbs before your meals with room temperature water.

    If you are prescribed to take them twice a day, take them at your morning and evening meal.

    If your prescription is for three times a day, take them at your morning, daytime, and evening meals.

    It’s best not to take your. herbs right before bed, as you want your digestive system to rest during the nighttime.

  • If you are pregnant or nursing we will not prescribe herbal therapy. If you become pregnant while taking herbs, discontinue use.

  • Generally speaking - yes. Please let your practitioner know what prescription medication you are taking, so they can review.

    We recommend you wait 20 minutes after taking your prescription medication before you take your herbal formula.

  • An uncommon side effect of herbal therapy is an upset stomach, or digestive discomfort. If this happens, discontinue use and inform your Practitioner.

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