Fertility treatment is a deeply personal experience—one that can bring up hope, uncertainty, resilience, and everything in between. At Āurum Acupuncture in Memphis, we offer evidence-based, whole-person care to support patients through every phase of the fertility process. Whether you’re just beginning, prepping for retrieval, or navigating the emotional intensity of transfer day, acupuncture can play a powerful role in both physiological outcomes and emotional well-being.
🥚 Before and During Egg Retrieval
In the weeks leading up to retrieval, acupuncture supports the body in preparing for ovarian stimulation. It helps optimize blood flow to the ovaries, which may improve follicular development and oocyte quality. By regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, acupuncture helps stabilize hormone signaling and may reduce side effects of fertility medications.
📚 A study published in Gynecological Endocrinology (2011) found that acupuncture during ovarian stimulation improved the number of retrieved oocytes and embryo quality in women undergoing IVF (PubMed).
🤍 Embryo Transfer & Implantation Support
Transfer day can feel like everything is riding on one moment. Acupuncture around this time can help relax the uterus, increase endometrial receptivity, and modulate the immune response to support implantation. It also helps calm the nervous system, lowering cortisol levels and promoting parasympathetic activity—key for allowing the body to move into a receptive state.
📚 In one of the most cited studies on the subject, Paulus et al. (2002) found that IVF patients who received acupuncture before and after embryo transfer had significantly higher pregnancy rates compared to those who did not (PubMed).
🌀 Emotional Support & Cycle Monitoring
Between appointments, blood draws, and two-week waits, fertility treatment can feel like a full-time job. Regular acupuncture sessions provide a rhythmic point of grounding, where patients can process what’s happening, ask questions, and receive care that’s as much for the nervous system as it is for the reproductive system.
We’ve been there. One of the most valuable things you’ll find at Āurum Acupuncture is someone who understands this process intimately—someone you can ask about cervical mucus, transfer timing, lining thickness, or how to breathe when the wait feels unbearable. You don’t have to go through it alone.
🌱 Ongoing Cycle Support & Beyond
We continue to support patients during the luteal phase, the early weeks of pregnancy (if achieved), or in preparing for the next cycle with a sense of resilience. Acupuncture has also been shown to support progesterone levels, reduce inflammation, and regulate the immune system—all important factors in sustaining pregnancy.
📚 A meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019) concluded that acupuncture can enhance IVF outcomes and also reduce anxiety and depression in patients undergoing fertility treatment (PubMed).
At Aurum, You’re More Than Just a Protocol
We take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to care—combining the wisdom of Chinese medicine with the practical knowledge of modern fertility protocols. Whether you’re trying naturally or navigating advanced reproductive technology, we meet you where you are.
We’re here to help your body feel safer, stronger, and more supported—no matter where you are on your path to parenthood.
Ready to start? Let’s build a care plan that supports your fertility, your health, and your peace of mind. 🖋️ Book your fertility consultation today