Fertility Coaching
16 week Women’s Health & Fertility Program
This is a 16 week program specifically designed to support different Women’s health & fertility concerns. Using a personalised plan and individualised therapies which will include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Nutrition, Exercise and Lifestyle advise.
I try to work with clients for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks which is aligned to the female dominant follicle cycle. It takes 3 months to produce good quality egg and sperm, therefore working with female clients for 3 cycles gives the optimal chances of thickening up the uterine lining, ovulation and increased egg quality.
Acupuncture aids in balancing hormones, regulating inflammation and enhancing both egg and sperm quality. Acupuncture can help regular periods and ovulation, increasing chances of successful conception and a healthy pregnancy.
12 week Male Infertility Program
Acupuncture can support male infertility by helping improve sperm quality, clear infections, and improve erectile dysfunction. It takes 12 weeks to create healthy and good quality sperm.
Acupuncture alongside health, exercise and nutrition changes can help support the production of healthy good quality sperm. I always recommend a sperm analysis test performed at the start of treatment and then again after the 12 weeks to evaluate changes that have occurred.
Factors which can affect male fertility include:
- Abnormalities in the shape and size of sperm (morphology)
- Motility issues (sperm swims in the wrong direction or in circles)
- Low sperm count
- Other factors: varicoceles, hormonal imbalances, infection, concerns with DNA of the sperm
The quality of sperm is a large factor in the development of a health embryo.
IVF Cycle – are you prepared?
IVF can be both emotionally and physically draining, are you prepared, is your body at its optimal?
Weekly acupuncture and nutrition advise 2-3 months prior to starting your medication is key. Acupuncture can help stabilise the body, move blood and build blood in the uterus and help counteract side effects of the stimulation medication. I can help you prepare questions and feel informed after scans, bloods, and consultations with medical personnel.
Acupuncture treatments are available to support pain management and nervousness during egg retrieval as well as support any potential conditions such as bloating, or OHSS.
Having myself, been through 4 cycles of IVF, different protocols with different medications, and OHSS (hospitalised), I feel I can have real empathy for both men and women going through this journey.