Acupuncture for IVF/IUI Can Increase Your Success Rates by 30 to 60%.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Solutions
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been used to treat infertility for over 6,000 years. In the US and Europe, promising modern research results have fueled a surge of interest in the use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat infertility. Many women are now looking for ways to naturally improve their fertility, prevent or treat premature ovarian failure and improve the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
In the last few years, more and more reproductive doctors are recommending Acupuncture to increase fertility results. Especially for IVF/IUI procedures. There has been an increase in medical studies and research proving Acupuncture can increase the chances of conceiving by 30 to 60 %. Doctors and patients are seeing success with Acupuncture.
IVF and infertility can be a very expensive journey with varying rates of success, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be a successful compliment to a planned IVF cycle. In the BMJ, British Medical Journal they did a meta-analysis of 7 different research studies and evidence indicated 30 to 60 % increase in fertility and pregnancy when IVF was combined with Acupuncture.
This study proves that it’s smart to get regular weekly Acupuncture during the fertility/IVF cycle in addition to before and after, within 24 hours of embryo transfer in helping women achieve pregnancy. Once Pregnant, weekly Acupuncture can help maintain a healthy pregnancy and help prevent miscarriages.
An Additional study published in Fertility and Sterility showed that acupuncture in conjunction with IVF almost doubled the success rates of IVF and pregnancy. Modern research suggests that Acupuncture can:
Dr. Amie Shimmel’s approach integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern reproductive healthcare to support individuals and couples on their fertility journey.
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Combining the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with advanced fertility treatments, our holistic care is tailored to your unique needs. Our acupuncture for fertility in Chicago and reproductive Chinese medicine in Chicago includes acupuncture, Chinese therapies, and lifestyle recommendations designed to enhance your reproductive health and overall well-being.
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Research backs this up more than people expect — a BMJ meta-analysis found that pairing acupuncture with IVF boosted success rates by 30 to 60%. It’s become a genuinely valuable add-on to fertility treatment, not just a nice-to-have.
Experience with reproductive Chinese medicine matters a lot here — Dr. Amie Shimmel builds each plan around the specific fertility journey a patient is on, rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
It helps normalize hormone levels, improves blood flow to the reproductive organs, and supports healthy follicle development — all things that can improve the odds of a successful cycle.
Ideally, weekly sessions before, during, and after the cycle, including one within 24 hours of embryo transfer — that timing tends to make the biggest difference.
Yes — continuing weekly sessions in early pregnancy can help support a healthy pregnancy and may lower miscarriage risk.
It really does. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps take the edge off the anxiety and stress that can otherwise work against fertility.
A plan built specifically around you — acupuncture, Chinese medicine therapies, and often some lifestyle or nutrition guidance layered in to support reproductive health.
It’s usually thought of as a women’s treatment, but it supports overall reproductive health and can absolutely be part of a couple’s shared fertility plan.
Dr. Amie Shimmel’s Gold Coast clinic, 1 E Superior St #300, specializes in IVF and fertility-focused acupuncture.
Book a consultation with Dr. Amie Shimmel to walk through your fertility history and goals — the treatment plan gets built from there.