Acupuncture for IVF and IUI Support
Start your next cycle with holistic fertility care that strengthens your whole body and increases your chances of success. We meet you where you are—mind, body, and cycle.
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At Everybody Healing Center, we offer personalized acupuncture for IVF and IUI support designed to help your body respond effectively to treatment.
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By combining evidence-based acupuncture and Chinese medicine, we help improve outcomes, ease stress, and make space for your body to do what it’s meant to do. Wherever you are on your fertility journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Holistic IVF Treatment Support
Our holistic treatments work hand-in-hand with your fertility clinic’s plan to promote success—reinforcing your medications, optimizing timing, and restoring balance through natural methods.
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We tailor each treatment plan to your cycle and goals,
whether you’re prepping for egg retrieval, IUI, or embryo transfer.
Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction
Acupuncture supports Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF and IUI by improving circulation to the uterus and ovaries, balancing hormones, and reducing inflammation and stress.
What Does Acupuncture Do for IVF?
Your body is doing a lot right now, and sometimes it needs extra support. Research shows that acupuncture can improve pregnancy rates and ease the side effects of fertility medications. More than that, it gives your body a chance to recalibrate—to soften, receive, and restore.
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Combined with Chinese herbs, acupuncture can make a meaningful difference in both your outcome and your experience.
Chinese Medicine for IVF and IUI
We use time-tested Chinese herbal formulas to nourish your reproductive system and support cycle regulation, egg quality, and implantation. All treatments are customized for your needs and designed to complement your IVF or IUI care plan.
When To Do Acupuncture For IVF
Acupuncture can support you before, during, and after your IVF cycle. Timing matters, and we work with you to optimize treatment for each phase, whether you’re prepping for stimulation, managing retrieval recovery, or optimizing for implantation.
Acupuncture Before IVF
The menstrual cycles before IVF are a crucial window to prepare your body. Starting acupuncture 1–3 cycles in advance helps regulate your menstrual cycle, improve egg quality, and build up the uterine lining.
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It’s also a time to slow down, reduce stress, and begin restoring a sense of balance—so your body feels ready to receive the care and medication it’s about to undergo.
Acupuncture During IVF
During stimulation and egg retrieval phases, acupuncture sessions can ease side effects like bloating, fatigue, and mood changes, while improving ovarian response and egg development.
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We’ll coordinate treatment with your fertility clinic timeline to support each phase, while giving you space to breathe in the middle of a high-pressure process.
After IVF Embryo Transfer
After transfer, your body needs calm, reinforcement, and steady blood flow to the uterus. Acupuncture in this stage helps reduce uterine contractions, regulate progesterone levels, and ease anxiety during the two-week wait.
The Benefits of Acupuncture with IVF and IUI
Whether you’re pursuing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI), acupuncture can increase your chances of success while helping you feel more balanced through every phase of treatment.
Our integrative care is customized to your body, your goals, and where you are in the process.
IVF With Acupuncture
Acupuncture supports IVF by helping your body respond to each step of the cycle.
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Improves egg quality and ovarian response during stimulation
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Increases blood flow to the uterus for better implantation
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Reduces stress, anxiety, and side effects from fertility medications
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Supports embryo transfer and may reduce miscarriage risk
IUI With Acupuncture
Acupuncture can boost IUI success rates by aligning your body with the timing of insemination.
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Promotes ovulation and supports hormonal balance
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Improves cervical mucus and uterine receptivity
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Supports sperm quality and motility in male partners
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Helps regulate stress, which may affect cycle timing
Acupuncture Clinic For Fertility and IVF in MN
Located in Golden Valley, MN, Everybody Healing Center provides holistic fertility care to patients across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities metro.
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Led by Dr. Christopher Johnson, our clinic specializes in holistic fertility care—with a focus on IVF and IUI support that works in partnership with your medical team.
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Fill out the form below or call to request a consultation today to find out if you are a good candidate for fertility treatment.
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FAQs
Have more questions? Call us or fill out the form above to connect with our patient care coordinator. We’re here to support you at every step.
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When is the best time for acupuncture during IVF?
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We recommend beginning acupuncture 1–3 menstrual cycles before your IVF cycle. Treatments are then timed to key phases: stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and the two-week wait to help calm and stabilize the uterus post-transfer.
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Can acupuncture help if I’ve already started my IVF cycle?
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Absolutely. Even if you’re midway through a cycle, acupuncture can help improve blood flow, reduce side effects, and support implantation.
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Is acupuncture safe during IVF?
Yes. Acupuncture is widely considered safe when performed by a trained practitioner familiar with fertility treatment protocols. At Everybody Healing Center, we tailor every session to your specific cycle and treatment plan.
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Will acupuncture interfere with my fertility medications?
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No. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are designed to support—not replace—your medical treatment. We work alongside your reproductive endocrinologist to ensure alignment.
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How many acupuncture sessions do I need during IVF?
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It depends on your body and goals. Most patients benefit from weekly sessions 1–3 menstrual cycles before IVF, plus treatments aligned with retrieval and transfer. We’ll customize a plan based on your needs.