TCM's View of Fertility

Chinese medicine has supported reproductive health for over two millennia. TCM sees fertility as dependent on the quality and abundance of Jing (reproductive essence), the smooth flow of Qi and Blood, and the balance of Yin and Yang — particularly within the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen organ systems.

How Acupuncture Supports Fertility

Modern research has begun to illuminate the mechanisms behind acupuncture's fertility benefits:

• Regulates the HPO axis and normalises menstrual cycles
• Improves ovarian blood flow and follicle development
• Supports endometrial receptivity for implantation
• Reduces cortisol and stress hormones that disrupt ovulation
• Improves sperm count, motility, and morphology in male partners

IVF Acupuncture Support

Many fertility specialists now recommend acupuncture alongside IVF. We time sessions to key phases: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval recovery, and around embryo transfer. Some clinics report improved blastocyst quality and reduced cycle cancellations in patients receiving concurrent acupuncture.

What to Expect at Lane Cove

Your initial 75-minute consultation includes a thorough TCM assessment — menstrual history, BBT charts if available, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and review of any cycle monitoring or pathology results.

We recommend a minimum 3-month preparation period for natural conception, as this spans the maturation cycle of eggs and sperm.

Fertility is a whole-body state — when Qi, Blood and hormones flow freely, conception becomes more possible.