Johanna Utter, L.Ac., FABORM Acupuncture, Herbs, and Spiritual Direction in Davis, California

Enhancing Fertility

Some of the ways in which acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs can help improve fertility include:

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Improving ovulation and regulating menstrual cycles 
• Increasing blood flow to the uterus and stimulating the growth of healthy uterine (endometrial) lining
• Regulating hormonal activity
• Treating other impediments to conception such as endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS
• Improving sperm count, morphology and motility
• Modulating side effects of fertility medications
• Speeding post-surgical recovery time
• Enhancing ART success rates and improving outcomes of IVF

Some couples choose to do a pre-conception treatment program for several months to prepare themselves for pregnancy or IVF.