Gynaecology, Fertility and Pregnancy
acupuncture and its benefits
There is a growing body of evidence to support the overwhelming efficacy of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, particularly in the field of gynaecology, fertility and pregnancy. Based on this, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Claire Battersby, established Conceive in 2007, a busy acupuncture clinic, which specializes in male and female infertility, IVF support, gynaecology, miscarriage, pregnancy and all aspects of women’s health.
Acupuncture has become steadily more recognized by the medical profession in the UK, and an increasing number of gynaecologists, obstetricians and midwives now work together with acupuncturists to support their treatment. It has become the number one complementary treatment recommended by fertility clinics.
Amongst other things, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can:-
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regulate the hormones
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Improve egg quality
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Lower stress hormones
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Increase blood circulation in the testes, ovaries and uterus
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Improve sperm motility, morphology and count
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Thicken the endometrium
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Improve patency of fallopian tubes
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Increase fertile mucus
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Modulate immune response
Our expert team of practitioners can support you in your fertility journey, throughout your pregnancy and prepare you for labour. We can also effectively treat specific gynaecological conditions, such as PCOS, endometriosis, painful or heavy periods, PMS or hormonal imbalances, as well as menopause.
Acupuncture has been shown to increase IVF success rates by 60%, and it can help alleviate side-effects of the IVF drugs. Our team at Conceive is dedicated to preparing patients for IVF, from the lead-up, to down-regulation, stimulation and through to embryo transfer.
Besides acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, we offer nutritional advice, counselling and massage, to provide a truly integrated service.
Whilst we are committed to promoting natural healthcare at Conceive, our treatments can be combined with the benefits of western medicine, to provide the very best outcome possible.