Angela Galatierra-Ganding, L. Ac.

Minal Patel Solanki, L. Ac.

Sheila Shahmirza, L. Ac.

Ph: 650-242-5936

1 Baywood Avenue, Suite 1, San Mateo, CA 94402

​​Acupuncture has been widely used to increase and maximize your fertility. Here are some ways acupuncture may help with fertility:

Women’s Health

Regulating a women’s cycle is the primary focus of acupuncture to increase fertility. By identifying the root cause of irregularities, acupuncture can help with a variety of menstrual-related issues, including:

  • ​Pain relief and other symptoms associated with your cycle
    Acupuncture can help reduce the intensity and duration of menstrual cramps. It can also reduce symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, fluid retention, mood swings, food cravings, and digestive irregularities.
  • Regulating cycles
    Acupuncture can help regulate irregular menstrual cycles, such as those caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
  • Increase blood flow: Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries.
  • Reduce stress: Acupuncture can help reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Improve implantation rates: Acupuncture can help with implantation rates.
  • Support during IVF cycles: Acupuncture can help support patients undergoing assisted reproductive treatments like IVF. We will work alongside your IVF treatment protocols to optimize and enhance the quality of eggs and increase uterine lining.
  • Reduce side effects: Acupuncture may help reduce side effects of fertility
    drugs, such as bloating, nausea, headaches, and mood swings.

Men’s Health

Acupuncture can help with the following

  • Sperm quality: Acupuncture can improve sperm quality.
  • Sperm count: Acupuncture can increase sperm count.
  • Sperm motility: Acupuncture can improve sperm motility.
  • Erectile dysfunction: Acupuncture can help with psychogenic erectile dysfunction.

Pregnancy Support

Acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment for many pregnancy-related symptoms, including:

  • Pain: Acupuncture can help with low back, pelvic, hip, and headaches.
  • Nausea and vomiting: Acupuncture can help with nausea and vomiting.
  •  Anxiety and depression: Acupuncture can help with anxiety and depression.
  • High blood pressure: Acupuncture can help with high blood pressure.
  • Heartburn: Acupuncture can help with heartburn.
  • Sinusitis: Acupuncture can help with sinusitis.
  • Fatigue: Acupuncture can help with fatigue.
  • Spotting: Acupuncture can help with spotting.
  • Labor preparation: Acupuncture can help prepare the body for labor by promoting relaxation and restful sleep, ripening the cervix, and releasing oxytocin.
  • Fetal growth: Acupuncture can help support the growth of the fetus.