Fertility treatment with acupuncture

The natural way to a healthy pregnancy.

Fertility issues now affect 1 in 7 couples, causing terrible, seemingly endless physical and emotional trauma to potential parents.

• Acupuncture may help in many ways by:
• Improving the quality of the eggs and sperm
• Improving the quality of the embryos
• Preparing and strengthening the endometrium
• Regulating hormones
• Reducing stress
• Reducing the chance of miscarriage

IVF

Around 32,000 couples now receive IVF treatment every year in Great Britain. It is approximately 30% successful, but extremely expensive and stressful.

Chinese medicine has been shown to increase the success rates of IVF to 70%. (Shulan Tang, Lifang Liang, German study, BMJ Feb 08).

Acupuncture can reduce the unwanted side effects of the drugs and support couples through the conception process by tailoring treatments to each individual stage of the cycle. It then provides a natural source of support throughout the pregnancy.

Marcus James has a special interest in fertility issues, treating couples trying for both natural and assisted conception, and participating in continual professional development within the field.