Fertility Acupuncture
Trying to conceive can be an emotional and overwhelming journey. Whether you are just beginning to try for a baby, have been struggling with infertility for some time, or are preparing for IVF or IUI treatments, fertility acupuncture offers a natural and evidence-informed way to support reproductive health for both partners.
At Wellness Wisdom, we take a compassionate, whole-person approach to fertility care. Our treatments are designed to support hormone balance, improve reproductive function, reduce stress, and help create the healthiest possible environment for conception and pregnancy.
Fertility acupuncture can be beneficial whether you are trying to conceive naturally or using assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, IUI, or ICSI. Research has shown acupuncture may help regulate hormones, improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, support ovulation, enhance implantation, and improve sperm quality.
Our goal is not simply to help you conceive, but to support your overall health and wellbeing throughout your fertility journey. If you would like to find out more about the importance of regular ovulation for health and fertility, download my free guide to ovulation awareness.
How Fertility Acupuncture Supports Conception
Fertility acupuncture works by supporting communication between the nervous system, endocrine system, and reproductive organs. Treatments are individualized to your specific health concerns and fertility goals.
Fertility acupuncture may help by:
Regulating the menstrual cycle
Supporting healthy ovulation
Improving blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Supporting uterine lining development
Enhancing embryo implantation
Reducing stress and anxiety
Supporting hormonal balance
Improving egg and sperm quality
Supporting reproductive health alongside IVF and IUI
Addressing underlying health patterns that may affect fertility
Many patients also find acupuncture deeply calming and restorative during what can otherwise be a stressful experience.
Fertility Acupuncture For Natural Conception
Many couples seek fertility acupuncture while trying to conceive naturally. Acupuncture can help optimize the menstrual cycle and support healthy sperm parameters to improve the likelihood of conception.
We commonly support patients experiencing:
Unexplained infertility
Irregular menstrual cycles
Painful periods
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Hormonal Imbalance
Low ovarian reserve
Male factor fertility concerns
Because egg and sperm development occur over approximately three months, beginning fertility acupuncture several months before trying to conceive often provides the greatest benefit.
Fertility Acupuncture For IVF & IUI
Fertility acupuncture is increasingly used alongside in vitro fertilization (IVF), frozen embryo transfer (FET), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and other assisted reproductive treatments. Research suggests acupuncture may improve IVF outcomes when used consistently before and during treatment cycles.
Acupuncture treatments may help by:
Improving blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Supporting hormone regulation
Reducing stress during fertility treatment
Supporting implantation
Helping regulate the nervous system during IVF cycles
Research has also shown that women who receive multiple acupuncture treatments before IVF often experience better outcomes than those receiving fewer treatments. Ideally, fertility acupuncture should begin at least three months before an IVF cycle. However, treatment can still provide benefit even when started later, including on the day of embryo transfer. If you would like to know more about ideal timing of acupuncture treatments for an IVF or IUI cycle, download my free evidence-based acupuncture schedule.
At Wellness Wisdom, treatments are tailored to your cycle timing, fertility treatment plan, and individual health needs.
Fertility Acupuncture For Men's Fertility
Male fertility plays an important role in conception, yet it is often overlooked. Fertility acupuncture can support sperm health and reproductive function in men trying to conceive.
Treatment may help enhance:
Sperm count
Sperm motility
Sperm morphology
Stress reduction
Overall reproductive health
Because sperm quality can influence embryo development and miscarriage risk, enhancing the health of both partners is an important part of fertility care.
Fertility Acupuncture For Recurrent Miscarriage Support
Experiencing recurrent miscarriage can be physically and emotionally devastating. Fertility acupuncture may help support couples preparing to conceive again by focusing on overall reproductive health, hormone balance, egg quality, sperm quality, and stress reduction.
Treatment ideally begins before conception and may support the body in preparing for and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Where appropriate, care may also complement medical investigation and treatment related to thyroid health, progesterone balance, or other contributing factors.
Why Couples Choose Wellness Wisdom
At Wellness Wisdom, fertility acupuncture treatments are individualized, compassionate, and rooted in both traditional wisdom and modern research. We believe fertility care should support the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — while helping couples feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout the process.
Our approach focuses on:
Individualized fertility acupuncture treatments
Whole-person reproductive wellness
Evidence-informed care
Support for both partners
Integration with medical fertility treatments when appropriate
Creating a calm and supportive healing environment
Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, navigating infertility, or supporting your body through IVF, we are here to support you on your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I receive fertility acupuncture?
Treatment frequency depends on your specific situation and fertility goals. Many patients begin with weekly treatments, while some IVF protocols may involve more frequent visits during certain phases of treatment.
When should I start fertility acupuncture?
For best results, fertility acupuncture is ideally started at least three months before trying to conceive or beginning IVF treatment. This timeframe offer the greatest opportunity to support egg and sperm development.
Can fertility acupuncture be combined with IVF or fertility medications?
Yes. Fertility acupuncture is commonly used alongside IVF, IUI, ovulation induction medications, and other fertility treatments.
How does fertility acupuncture feel?
Most patients find acupuncture very calming and restorative. Many people feel deeply relaxed during treatment.
Where on the body is acupuncture done for fertility?
The exact points chosen will vary from person to person and sometimes from week to week. But in general, points commonly used for fertility acupuncture, for men or women, are located on the legs, arms, lower abdomen above the pubic bone, and the low back.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Genevieve, we wanted to thank you so, so much for your incredible work in acupuncture. I have been seeing you for two years and each time I saw you, I became pregnant that same cycle! Although three of those pregnancies were lost, you were able to help us become pregnant with our rainbow baby. He was born on his due date (no medical induction needed) one day after I had seen you for my last acupuncture induction session! We are so very in love with him and want to thank you for helping us bring this little man into this world and helping with a quick and relatively painless labour and delivery.” – J
“I’ve been seeing Genevieve primarily for infertility. After receiving treatments for a few months I found out I was pregnant in October! I couldn’t believe it! Genevieve has also successfully treated my heavy cramping during periods as well as anxiety and TMJ (jaw problem). I continue to see her during my pregnancy for nausea, fatigue, and anything else that comes up.” – S
“My husband and I would like to extend a gracious thank you for all your help. With your assistance we have had a wonderful surprise! We are expecting a little one!” – T
“Thanks for everything… Your expertise and care really made our dreams come true.” – Anonymous
“We’d been trying to conceive for more than 3 years and had tried 8 months of Clomid and 5 rounds of IUI with injections. All we had achieved was an early miscarriage in May and a lot of heartbreak. My best friend swears that acupuncture helps her Crohns disease and made me an appointment with an acupuncturist while we were visiting her in Scotland in October 2010. I decided to continue on my return to Edmonton and contacted Genevieve. I’m so thankful I did. After several treatments, I went to the fertility clinic in November 2010 and my left ovary had produced a great follicle—the first time it had done so. We then did our 6th IUI in January with injections plus Genevieve performing weekly acupuncture. I produced 3 good follicles (two on the left) and one week ago delivered our first child—our healthy miracle baby girl…. I am convinced we would not have become pregnant if it were not for her acupuncture treatments.” –L
“We tried three IUI sessions at the clinic with no success and decided to continue on to IVF. I was already 36 at this time. We harvested 23 eggs and they let them fertilize naturally and grew them for five days into 9 blastocysts. We tried the first two transfers resulting in one pregnancy that only lasted a couple weeks. We knew we were going to try one more cycle with our last two blastocysts… It was at this time that Celine Dion became pregnant and was in the tabloids with her pregnancy, she said she was having weekly acupuncture treatments to support her pregnancy. I was telling this to my chiropractor and he told me about Genevieve Boyer. He said that everyone he sent her way so far had become pregnant. I called her for an assessment. Upon meeting her I immediately felt assured by her quiet confidence and ability to assist me with my body’s imbalances. I started with her treatments in September 2009… We transferred our last two blasts in June 2010. Genevieve helped us through the whole pregnancy with her ability to aid my body in supporting our pregnancy even when I developed a very large subchorionic hemorrhage in my uterus… I believe that it was because of her assistance that we were able to carry to term our sweet baby boy… I do believe in miracles and meeting Genevieve was an integral part of our miracle baby.” – E
“Thank you so much for your patience and support during my fertility struggles and through my first trimester. Also for not losing hope, even when I was feeling defeated. The twins are doing great!” – A
“I have been seeing Genevieve as a patient since 2011, and she has been a huge part of my health success in helping me balance my hormones and start the fertility process. I also saw her during both my pregnancies, in which she was able to help me manage emotions, and with back pain. Genevieve is also a wonderful colleague, and I have been sending many of my friends, family and clients to see her. They all have had great experiences and high praise for the work she does on them. The biggest benefits I’ve received in seeing Gen for acupuncture are: anxiety reduction, overall calm, balancing hormones pre, during and post pregnancy, decreased bloating and improved digestion. Thanks Genevieve!” – R
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This 9-page guide includes summaries of some of the most notable research in relation to the effectiveness of acupuncture for fertility. It also includes evidence-based acupuncture treatment schedules for both IVF and FET cycles.