25/11/2025
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There’s now decades of research exploring how acupuncture may support women during IVF. In clinic, we blend this research with an individualised approach because your body, cycle, and fertility journey are uniquely yours.
🌟 One of the first well-known studies was published in 2002 (Paulus et al.), looking at acupuncture before and after embryo transfer. Since then, more studies have followed a similar method, with many people discovering acupuncture right around the time of their transfer.
At Womb to World, we absolutely support before/after-transfer treatments when it’s helpful, but our focus is on regular support leading into your IVF cycle. More recent research suggests that a greater “dose” of acupuncture (more than 3 sessions in a cycle) may be associated with improved outcomes, and we see the benefit of this consistent care in practice too.
Another influential study (Hullender Rubin, 2015) looked at a whole-systems approach like acupuncture, lifestyle guidance, supplements and nutrition which are very similar to how we work here. This holistic style helps us support your fertility from every angle, not just on transfer day.
Whether you’re preparing for IVF, right in the middle of your cycle, or already pregnant, you’re welcome to start whenever you’re ready. We’ll meet you where you’re at and support you with a calm, personalised, evidence-informed treatment plan.
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