Acupuncture has been used to support fertility for over two thousand years. Today, a growing body of clinical research confirms what traditional practitioners have long understood — TCM can meaningfully improve reproductive outcomes.
TCM acupuncture supports fertility through several clinically significant mechanisms. Research — including the landmark studies by Professor Stener-Victorin at the Karolinska Institute — has demonstrated improvements in reproductive hormones, ovarian function, uterine blood flow and sperm quality following acupuncture treatment.
Key mechanisms include:
Your first appointment will include a thorough consultation covering your fertility history, menstrual cycle, diet and lifestyle, and any Western medical test results. Dr D'Alberto will build a complete TCM diagnosis and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual pattern. Sessions are relaxing and entirely painless — most patients find them a welcome respite during what can be a stressful period.
Treatment is typically recommended weekly, aligned to key phases of your menstrual cycle. A minimum of three months is advised for best results. For IVF patients, see our dedicated IVF acupuncture page.
Herbal medicine has been used alongside acupuncture in fertility treatment for centuries, and the combination is often more effective than either alone. Dr D'Alberto may prescribe a personalised herbal formula — pharmaceutical-grade granules tailored to your TCM diagnosis — to provide continuous systemic support between acupuncture sessions.
Hormonal imbalances, structural factors, poor ovarian reserve and cycle irregularity.
The most common cause of anovulatory infertility — one of TCM's strongest evidence areas.
Reducing pain and inflammation while supporting the uterine environment for conception.
When investigations are normal but conception remains elusive — TCM often reveals what tests cannot.
Supporting every stage of the IVF cycle from stimulation through to embryo transfer.
Improving sperm count, motility, morphology and DNA fragmentation.