Fertility Acupuncture Melbourne FAQ

1. What does TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) include?

We use TCM for pregnancy, fertility and postpartum concerns, and in particular acupuncture. The other aspects of TCM that we tend to use to enhance our treatments are diet, acupressure, lifestyle suggestions and Chinese herbs. Each person that visits us is an individual and we design a treatment plan that will best suit that individuality.

2. How does TCM help fertility and conception?

TCM is a system of treatment that works holistically for life and health balance. Some of the areas that will help with fertility may be:

a. Acupuncture stimulates your energy flow and works on the energy blockages that are affecting fertility. Acupuncture for instance may be needed to increase the blood flow to your womb to improve the quality of your eggs.

b. Fertility will improve if you ensure that you are living a healthy lifestyle. Eating sustaining and nutritious food, exercising to be fit and stress free daily life will all help with fertility for both you and your partner.

c. Chinese herbs are available through Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra for a variety of different pregnancy and fertility issues.

3. What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the use of fine needles to stimulate Qi (energy) points on the body. The needles are inserted just under the skin along the energy meridians (pathways) and manipulated by the attending therapist to rejuvenate energy flow for a balanced, health life.

4. Getting ready for your treatment

We suggest that you keep the following things in mind before you arrive for your first treatment at Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra so that you can get the most from your visit:

a. Most patients have a lot of questions; especially on their first ever visit for an acupuncture treatment. Spend a moment before you come to see us and jot your questions down so that you can ensure you will get the answers that you need.

b. Wearing loose and comfy clothing to your appointment is best so that the therapist can easily get to the acupuncture points on your body.

c. Eat only a small amount of food either before or after your session otherwise you may experience some discomfort.

d. Don’t rush around after your treatment, take some time to rest, reflect and relax.

e. For multiple appointments take note of changes in you, mind and body, that you can relate to your practitioner when you see them next.

5. What affects my energy?

Your energy can be affected by many different factors such as:

a. Traumatic experience: losing someone that is close to you, losing your home or a violent encounter. These are all examples of experiences that can leave you feeling flat and low on energy.

b. Diet: if you are not eating a healthy nutritious diet your body will not have enough energy for your daily needs.

c. Stress and depression: are bi energy drainers.

d. Exercise: muscle helps you with energy so get moving and feeling good.

6. Do the acupuncture needles hurt?

No, acupuncture needles do not hurt. They are very fine, about the width of two human hairs, and are only inserted just below the skin.

7. Can acupuncture be used to treat infertility?

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese to treat the reproductive systems of women so has a very auspicious reputation for fertility and pregnancy. Acupuncture has a growing reputation for helping women with fertility, supporting and improving IVF success rates and treating women for conditions that naturally arise during pregnancy.

8. What about male infertility and acupuncture?

Our fertility acupuncture at Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra is also designed to address any fertility issues that are experienced by men as well. Acupuncture is as successful treating men for infertility as women.

9. Are there side effects from fertility acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a safe and stable treatment when dispensed by qualified and experienced practitioners. As for side effects from the treatments themselves, there are few and are very rare and our practitioners at Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra can answer any of your concerns.

10. Acupuncture and IVF support.

German researchers and others have concluded that the success rate of IVF rises by 50% when it is administered in conjunction with acupuncture. The reasons being that acupuncture increase health overall and relaxes the uterus which will then be more receptive to implantation.

12. Who should treat people acupuncture?

Acupuncture can be unsafe when used by people who are not properly qualified. Always ensure that you are using a reputable practitioner remember your health is in their hands.

Get in touch with Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra:

Our special pregnancy and fertility acupuncture treatments are designed to boost your fertility and take the backache out of pregnancy. Our professional and experienced practitioners can help you solve all of your health issues in a relaxed, confidential and supportive environment.

Get in touch with Fertility Acupuncture South Yarra because we are the experts in our field.