Enhance Your Fertility Journey with Acupuncture
At ICRM, we are dedicated to supporting your fertility journey with integrative approaches. We partner with Naomi Jankowitz, LAc, MSOM, a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years of clinical experience, to offer acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Through her business, Plum Blossom Acupuncture, Naomi treats ICRM patients on-site during their transfer day and provides care in her office in the weeks and months leading up to the transfer.
The Benefits of Acupuncture in IVF and Overall Reproductive Health
Mounting evidence is showing that acupuncture and Chinese medical advice can improve success rates for couples undergoing IVF, with the added benefits of relieving physical and emotional stress nd building resilience as you navigate your fertility journey.
Acupuncture can calm the nervous system, increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, boost sperm and egg health, and even alleviate the side effects of IVF medications. Specifically, studies indicate that acupuncture has the following benefits for fertility and IVF patients:
- Increase IVF Success: Acupuncture performed around the time of embryo transfer can enhance success rates and patient outcomes (Smith 2019).
- Reduce Stress: Acupuncture decreases cortisol levels, which is associated with reduced “time to conceive” (Eshkevari 2013).
- Enhance Patient Experience: Research highlights acupuncture as a supportive adjunct to IVF, fostering a positive treatment journey (Smith 2011, de Lacey 2009)
- Optimize Pre-Conception Health: Whole systems traditional Chinese medicine– including diet changes, improving sleep habits, and adjusting exercise routines – coupled with weekly acupuncture treatments in the months or weeks leading up to the transfer day, improves IVF outcomes by optimizing conditions for both donors and non-donors (Hullender Rubin, Opsahl, Wiemer et al. 2015).
- Improve Blood Flow and Sperm Quality: Acupuncture regulates uterine blood flow and enhances sperm quality (Stener-Victorin 1996).
- Build Resilience: Acupuncture aids in reducing perceived stress and helps maintain treatment persistence (Balk 2010).
Continued Support During Pregnancy
Acupuncture can calm the nervous system, increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, boost sperm and egg health, and even alleviate the side effects of IVF medications. Specifically, studies indicate that acupuncture has the following benefits for fertility and IVF patients:
Learn More & Get Started with Acupuncture
For further details on how acupuncture can support fertility, visit Naomi Jankowitz’s website at naomijankowtiz.com or the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine at aborm.org. To discuss your personalized plan, contact Naomi at (208) 860-4278 or email njankowitz18@gmail.com.
Insurance Information
Acupuncture may be covered by your health insurance for fertility treatments. Please verify your benefits with your insurance provider.
