Trying to conceive can take time and be stressful. Doctors usually suggest a fertility assessment after 12 months of trying, or 6 months if you're 35 or older.
Women's health concern
Fertility Support
Many people trying to conceive use TCM, including acupuncture, as supportive care for rest, stress and cycle awareness alongside medical fertility care. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, Fertility Acupuncture ($170, or 10 for $1,200) is on the waitlist.
TCM looks at the whole cycle, energy, sleep, digestion and emotional health, and aims to support balance through each phase.
Treatments that may help
Body Wellness
Fertility Acupuncture
Needle-free laser on acupoints, by a registered acupuncturist, alongside fertility care
What to expect
TCM is supportive care, not a fertility treatment on its own. We can't promise pregnancy, and research on acupuncture and pregnancy rates is mixed. Always keep your doctor or fertility clinic informed.
Terms to know
Full glossaryGlossary
Low-level laser therapy
TechnologyLow-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation) uses low-intensity light that doesn't heat or cut tissue, including on acupoints.
Glossary
Gua Sha
TCMGua Sha is a Chinese technique of stroking the skin with a smooth-edged tool, gently on the face and more firmly on the body.
Glossary
Reiki
TCMReiki is a Japanese energy practice in which a practitioner places their hands on or just above the body. People use it for deep relaxation.
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Frequently asked questions
Can acupuncture help me get pregnant?
Research is mixed. Many people use it for support and stress relief alongside medical care.
Should I tell my fertility clinic?
Yes, always.
When should I start?
Many start a few months before trying or before treatment, but any time is fine.
Can I book now?
Fertility acupuncture is on a waitlist. Join it from this page.