IVF acupuncture in Wokingham

More and more couples are turning to assisted reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to have a baby. There are now dozens of research articles demonstrating that acupuncture can improve both male and female fertility and increase the chances of a successful IVF cycle.

During IVF treatment

It is best to begin acupuncture several months before starting an IVF cycle. A nine-week acupuncture for fertility treatment plan is recommended prior to commencing IVF. Research has shown this can increase IVF success rates by improving emotional wellbeing and increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs.

Personalised lifestyle, dietary and supplement advice will also be provided throughout treatment, based on the extensive research Dr (TCM) D'Alberto has reviewed while writing his books on fertility and IVF.

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto recommends weekly acupuncture treatments before starting IVF, then twice-weekly during the stimulation phase of the cycle. Where there is no male factor infertility, a single fertility acupuncture session for the male partner prior to egg collection is recommended to relieve anxiety and stress.

Where male factor infertility is present, a programme of Chinese herbal medicine combined with acupuncture and dietary and lifestyle changes is recommended to optimise sperm quality, motility and count.

Embryo transfer

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto recommends fertility acupuncture both before and after embryo transfer to improve pregnancy rates. Ideally this should be on the same day as, or as close as possible to, your embryo transfer appointment. Out-of-hours appointments are available for women undergoing embryo transfers.

During the two-week wait

Two fertility acupuncture treatments are recommended during the two-week wait before taking a pregnancy test. These sessions primarily support implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall, increase blood flow to the uterus and help reduce anxiety and stress.

Once a positive pregnancy test is confirmed, acupuncture can continue up to 12 weeks to help support a healthy pregnancy.

IVF explanation video

Our IVF acupuncturist

Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto BM (Beijing), BSc (Hons) TCM, MBAcC, MATCM

Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto has been practising acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for over 20 years, with a specialist focus on fertility and IVF support. He is the author of My Fertility Guide and is passionate about empowering people with the ancient knowledge of Chinese medicine through lifestyle, diet and evidence-based advice.

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China – a full-time, five-year degree programme that included six months of clinical internship at two of the largest hospitals in Beijing.

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto practises acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from his own fertility clinic in Wokingham.