The process of egg freezing and/or IVF can be emotionally and physically taxing on the body. Acupuncture can be a supportive therapy during the stimulation phase of IVF. It may help to alleviate some of the physical side effects of the stimulation drugs such as bloating, fatigue, headaches and insomnia.

Acupuncture can also be effective at helping to relax the nervous system and bring you into the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).

Studies have shown that acupuncture before and after embryo transfer may also improve the outcome.

Having been through my own journey of egg freezing, I found acupuncture to be very helpful throughout the process.