Starting a family can be one of life’s most emotional journeys. Many couples are faced with difficult decisions, fertility challenges, and the financial pressures of tests and IVF. At The Reset Room in Brighton & Hove, we offer acupuncture with a long and successful history in reproductive medicine. Acupuncture can be used to support both female and male fertility, prepare the body for conception and pregnancy, and help treat underlying conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and irregular cycles. Our focus is always on treating the individual and supporting your unique fertility journey.
Acupuncture for Female Fertility
For women, acupuncture helps prepare the body for conception by regulating the menstrual cycle and optimising reproductive health. With regular treatment, periods can become more balanced — typically occurring every 25–35 days, lasting around 5 days, and free from excessive pain or clotting. Once cycles are regulated, treatment focuses on strengthening the endometrium and improving conditions for ovulation and implantation.
Acupuncture can also support natural conception by reducing stress, improving circulation to the reproductive organs, and promoting overall wellbeing. Many women in Brighton & Hove use acupuncture as a natural way to complement conventional fertility treatments.
Acupuncture and IVF Support
Acupuncture is widely recognised as a valuable complement to IVF treatment for both men and women. It can improve outcomes by helping to regulate hormones, reduce stress, and prepare the body for each stage of the IVF cycle. A preparation course of two to three months is often recommended to maximise the chances of success.
Research has shown that acupuncture during IVF can significantly improve results. A landmark study published in the BMJ (2008) found that women undergoing IVF who received acupuncture were 65% more likely to have a successful embryo transfer and 91% more likely to have a live birth.
How Acupuncture Supports IVF Stages
- Down Regulation: Gently nourishing the body to support ovarian rest.
- FSH Phase (Follicle Stimulation): Treatments focus on improving circulation and supporting healthy follicular development.
- Embryo Transfer: Acupuncture helps increase the thickness and quality of the uterine lining to encourage implantation. Ideally carried out just before transfer and up to 2–3 days afterwards. Out-of-hours sessions can be arranged for embryo transfer days.
- Luteal Phase (Progesterone-led): Acupuncture strengthens the body, supports hormone balance, and helps maintain pregnancy while encouraging a calm state of mind.
Pregnancy Acupuncture in Brighton & Hove
Acupuncture is also highly beneficial during pregnancy and is often recommended by midwives as a safe, drug-free therapy. It can help relieve a wide range of pregnancy-related symptoms including morning sickness, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, pregnancy-induced hypertension, oedema, lower back pain, and pelvic pain.
As birth approaches, pre-birth acupuncture can help prepare the body for labour by relaxing ligaments, supporting cervical dilation, and teaching acupressure points that can be used by the birthing partner. Moxa therapy may also be used to encourage breech babies to turn, while acupuncture can support natural labour induction in consultation with your midwife.
Reducing the Risk of Miscarriage
Sadly, miscarriage affects many women, with rates ranging from 12–25% depending on maternal age. Acupuncture, alongside complementary dietary and lifestyle advice, can help reduce risks by supporting overall reproductive health, improving circulation, and reducing stress that may impact pregnancy outcomes.
Discover Fertility Acupuncture in Brighton & Hove
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or seeking safe pregnancy support, acupuncture offers a holistic and evidence-based approach to reproductive health. At The Reset Room in Brighton & Hove, we provide personalised fertility acupuncture tailored to your needs, helping you feel supported, calm, and empowered at every stage of your journey.
Contact us today to arrange your consultation and learn how acupuncture can help support your fertility, IVF, and pregnancy.
