Preconception and Fertility Care
Chinese medicine supports fertility by working on the body over several months: the quality of the blood, the regularity of ovulation, the condition of the uterus, and the effects of long-term stress.
What Chinese medicine can and cannot do here
Chinese medicine does not replace a medical fertility workup. Before or alongside working with us, both partners should be investigated by a physician. For the female partner that means ovarian reserve, fallopian tubes and hormones. For the male partner it means a semen analysis.
If there is a structural cause, such as blocked tubes, significant endometrial disease or azoospermia, Chinese medicine alone will not resolve it and you will need a medical fertility plan. We will tell you this at the first visit.
Chinese medicine contributes most on the functional side: cycles that are irregular without a clear structural cause, mild PCOS, luteal phase insufficiency, unpredictable ovulation, mildly reduced ovarian reserve, repeated early losses, and hormonal disruption from sustained stress.
How we work
We assess the whole person
In Chinese medicine, fertility involves the kidney, which governs reproduction, the liver, which governs emotion and circulation, and the spleen, which governs the production of blood. Three patients with the same diagnosis of unexplained infertility can need three different treatments. There is no single formula that suits everyone.
We treat the associated symptoms at the same time
Late or light periods, cramping, cold hands and feet, insomnia, exhaustion, recurring breakouts and sluggish digestion are all part of the picture. As they improve, the internal conditions for conception improve with them.
We work with your cycle
Treatment is organized around the phases of your menstrual cycle, with the formula and point selection changing in each. Expect to work over several cycles. This is slow treatment and anyone promising faster results is not being straight with you.
We work alongside IVF and IUI
Many patients use Chinese medicine before and during assisted cycles to support ovarian response and endometrial lining, and to reduce the bloating, insomnia and emotional strain that stimulation can cause. Tell both teams what you are doing, because we need to know your medication protocol.
We address stress, sleep and routine
Long-term anxiety is a common factor in fertility problems and prolonged stress can disrupt ovulation. Sleep, work rhythm and diet are part of the treatment plan rather than general advice.
We treat male partners as well
Sperm quality, energy, stress and sleep respond to the same constitutional treatment. Treating only one partner when both need support wastes months.
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New patients start with a consultation. See our Fees page for current fees.