Fertility Acupuncture - IUI
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Acupuncture Protocol
Preconception: Receiving treatments once a week in the 1-2 months leading up to commencing an IUI cycle is optimal:
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Minimize stress
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Maintain hormonal balance
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Enhance blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
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Promote egg health and quality
Stimulation: One treatment between cycle day 5 and 9 can help:
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Enhance blood flow to the uterus
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Minimize stress
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Reduce the adverse effects of medications
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Support for egg quality, quantity, and development
IUI: Receiving one treatment within 24-48 hours of the IUI can help:
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Alleviate uterine contractions
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Aid in facilitating ovulation
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Assist in supporting progesterone levels
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Minimize stress
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Enhance the thickness and quality of the uterine lining
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Enhance blood flow to the uterus
Implantation: Receiving one treatment 6-10 days after IUI can help:
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Minimize uterine contractions
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Aid implantation rates
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Minimize stress
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Aid early pregnancy