LGBTQ+ Fertility
Queer Conception: A Unique Fertility Journey
Are you and your partner feeling overwhelmed by the many choices on your path to parenthood?
Do you want to ensure your body is in optimal health to conceive, especially with limited donor options?
Are you about to start IUI or IVF and want to maximize your chances of success?
Are hormonal imbalances making conception more challenging?
The fertility journey can be complex, and for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, it often involves even more decisions, financial planning, and emotional stress. Whether it’s navigating donor choices or preparing for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), it’s crucial that your body, mind, and spirit are fully supported. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are proven to regulate cycles, reduce inflammation, and improve the success rates of IUI and IVF.
I’m deeply passionate about supporting queer families on their fertility journey. Whether you’re unsure about which ART path to take, struggling with donor decisions, or feeling confused and frustrated about your hormonal cycles, I’m here to guide you. Let’s navigate this journey together, blending my personal experience, as well as my professional expertise in Integrative Fertility and Reproductive Health to give you the care you deserve.
How Acupuncture and Holistic Care Can Support Your Fertility
Personalized acupuncture treatments to enhance egg quality, regulate cycles, and prepare your body for pregnancy
Hormonal and lifestyle assessments to identify factors impacting fertility and overall health
Targeted herbal, supplement, and nutrition plans to address conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and inflammation
Stress and anxiety reduction through acupuncture and natural therapies to optimize conception and well-being
Preconception and IVF/IUI support, including cycle-specific acupuncture to improve success rates
One-on-one consultation to help you navigate decisions, release emotional blocks, and create a fertility plan aligned with your goals
Conditions We Commonly Support
✔ PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and cysts
✔ Low AMH, high FSH, advanced maternal age
✔ Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and premature ovarian failure (POF)
✔ Luteal phase defect and irregular ovulation
✔ Amenorrhea and hormonal imbalances
✔ Assisted reproduction, including ICI, IUI, IVF, and donor embryo/surrogacy
✔ Autoimmune-related fertility challenges
✔ Stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being during the fertility journey
Science-Backed Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture Improves IVF Success Rates
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that acupuncture significantly improves clinical pregnancy rates in patients undergoing IVF. Studies suggest that acupuncture enhances blood flow to the uterus, regulates reproductive hormones, and reduces stress—factors that contribute to implantation success.
Source: Manheimer, E., Zhang, G., Udoff, L., et al. (2008). Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, 336(7643), 545-549.
Regulates Hormonal Balance and Menstrual Cycles
Acupuncture has been shown to positively influence hormone levels such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estrogen, supporting better ovulation and menstrual cycle regulation.
Source: Stener-Victorin, E., Waldenström, U., Andersson, S. A., & Wikland, M. (1996). Reduction of blood flow impedance in the uterine arteries of infertile women with electro-acupuncture. Human Reproduction, 11(6), 1314-1317.
Supports Ovarian Reserve and Egg Quality
Acupuncture has been found to enhance ovarian function, especially in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), by improving blood circulation to the ovaries and reducing oxidative stress.
Source: Zhang, R., et al. (2019). The role of acupuncture in assisted reproductive technology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019, 8424730.
Reduces Stress and Cortisol Levels, Which Can Impact Fertility
High cortisol levels can interfere with ovulation and implantation. Acupuncture helps lower stress hormones and supports the body's relaxation response, which may improve conception rates.
Source: Anderson, B. J., Haimovici, F., Ginsburg, E. S., Schust, D. J., & Wayne, P. M. (2007). Acupuncture and IVF: efficacy, safety, and mechanism. Advances in Therapy, 24(5), 785-814.
Effective for PCOS and Endometriosis
Studies suggest that acupuncture can help regulate insulin sensitivity, balance androgens, and reduce inflammation in women with PCOS. Similarly, for endometriosis, acupuncture has been shown to alleviate pain and support reproductive function.
Source: Lim, C. E. D., & Wong, W. S. (2010). Current evidence of acupuncture on polycystic ovarian syndrome. Gynecological Endocrinology, 26(6), 473-478.
If you have questions, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to bring balance, clarity, and renewed hope to your fertility journey.
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