Fertility support is one of the most established applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a history spanning thousands of years. Many patients in British Columbia seek acupuncture and herbal medicine as a complementary approach alongside conventional fertility treatments, or as a standalone support for conception. TCM practitioners take a comprehensive view of reproductive health, addressing factors like hormonal balance, stress, and overall constitutional health.
TCM fertility support typically involves acupuncture along the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen meridians, with treatments often timed to the menstrual cycle phases. Specific protocols may be used before and after IVF embryo transfer. Chinese herbal formulas traditionally used for reproductive support may be recommended. Practitioners often address related factors including stress management, sleep quality, and dietary guidance. Both partners may be treated, as TCM views fertility as a shared concern. Treatment plans are highly individualized based on each patient's unique pattern.