Female & Male Fertility Treatments With Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Natural Support for Conception, IVF, IUI & Hormone Balance

Serving River Forest • Oak Park • Chicago

At Inner Spring Wellness, we provide comprehensive, compassionate fertility care using acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We support individuals and couples through every stage of the fertility journey — whether you are trying to conceive naturally, navigating PCOS, or undergoing IVF, IUI, or FET.

Our approach addresses both the physical and emotional layers of fertility, helping regulate hormones, improve reproductive function, and calm the nervous system during what can be a deeply vulnerable time.

Each treatment plan is personalized to support your unique body, goals, and timeline — creating the strongest possible foundation for conception, pregnancy, and long-term reproductive health.

A Whole-Person Approach to Fertility Care

Fertility is influenced by:

• hormonal balance

• blood flow and circulation

• nervous system regulation

• metabolic health

• emotional well-being

Acupuncture and TCM work holistically to address these interconnected systems rather than focusing on symptoms alone.

Our care is designed to:

• optimize reproductive function

• reduce stress and inflammation

• support emotional resilience

• improve pregnancy outcomes

Acupuncture for IVF, IUI & Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)

We work collaboratively with fertility clinics and reproductive endocrinologists to integrate acupuncture safely and effectively into IVF, IUI, FET, donor cycles, and egg retrieval preparation.

Clinical research shows that acupuncture can significantly improve IVF outcomes — particularly when treatments are timed around key phases of the cycle.

IVF & IUI acupuncture support may include:

• weekly treatments for 3–6 months prior to a cycle

• specialized timing during stimulation, retrieval, and transfer

• support for uterine lining and ovarian response

• reduction of medication side effects

• nervous system calming before and after embryo transfer

Acupuncture helps create a calmer uterine environment, improves blood flow to reproductive organs, and supports implantation and early pregnancy.

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Natural Fertility & Cycle Regulation with Acupuncture

For those trying to conceive naturally, acupuncture helps regulate the menstrual cycle and restore optimal reproductive function.

Acupuncture may help:

• regulate irregular cycles

• improve ovulation quality

• support luteal phase health

• improve cervical mucus

• enhance uterine receptivity

• reduce stress and anxiety

• support healthy implantation

We typically recommend 3–4 sessions per month for 3–6 cycles, depending on your history and goals.

PCOS & Fertility Support

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of ovulatory infertility and requires specialized, consistent care.

Acupuncture supports PCOS-related fertility by:

• regulating ovulation and menstrual cycles

• balancing estrogen, progesterone, and androgens

• improving insulin sensitivity

• reducing inflammation

• calming stress-driven hormonal disruption

We often integrate acupuncture with lifestyle and cycle-awareness guidance to support both fertility and long-term hormone health.

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Male Fertility & Acupuncture

Male fertility factors contribute to nearly half of all fertility challenges.

Acupuncture may help improve:

• sperm count

• motility

• morphology

• DNA integrity

• testicular blood flow

• stress-related hormonal imbalance

Male fertility care is safely combined with female partner treatment or offered independently.

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Reproductive Health

TCM has supported fertility and reproductive balance for thousands of years. Treatments are designed to strengthen the body while addressing underlying imbalances.

TCM techniques may support:

• irregular or painful periods

• PMS and hormonal fluctuations

• PCOS and metabolic imbalance

• unexplained infertility

• recurrent miscarriage

• pelvic inflammation

• libido and vitality

• overall endocrine health

The Emotional Side of Fertility

Fertility challenges often carry layers of grief, fear, disappointment, and emotional exhaustion — especially with repeated cycles or unexplained infertility.

Acupuncture supports emotional well-being by:

• calming the nervous system

• lowering cortisol and stress hormones

• improving sleep

• supporting emotional regulation

For deeper emotional and nervous-system support, we may integrate:

→Emotional Trauma Acupuncture

→Craniosacral Therapy

These modalities are especially supportive for:

• IVF anxiety

• prior pregnancy loss

• birth trauma

• chronic stress impacting fertility

How Often Should I Receive Fertility Acupuncture?

General guidelines:

• Natural fertility: 3–4 sessions per month

• PCOS: weekly or biweekly for consistency

• IVF/IUI: weekly with targeted timing

Treatment frequency is always personalized.

A Supportive Space for Your Fertility Journey

We are honored to support you through this deeply personal process. Whether you are just beginning, navigating PCOS, or undergoing assisted reproduction, our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered — every step of the way.

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