Blog - All things Acupuncture and Fertility

Does acupuncture really work for fertility? Claire Norton, BAcC-registered fertility acupuncturist with over 14 years of experience, gives an honest answer.

“Unexplained” infertility doesn’t always mean unexplainable. Emerging research points to the reproductive microbiome, the bacteria living in the vaginal and gut environment, as a potential missing piece. Vaginal pH, cervical mucus, and even the male microbiome can all influence fertilisation and implantation. For some couples, looking at the microbiome in both partners uncovers what standard testing misses.

If you’re trying to conceive, naturally or through IVF, it’s very normal to ask how much fertility acupuncture costs and why prices vary so much. Most people aren’t just asking about money. They’re trying to work out whether it’s worth it, and why one practitioner charges far more than another. Fertility acupuncture isn’t a standardised service, and the cost reflects how it’s practised, the training behind it, and how much support is actually included. There isn’t a single se

Light periods? It could be your body’s way of saying something’s off. Here’s what it might mean, and how acupuncture can help.