Acupuncture for IVF London, Finchley
Specialist Acupuncture for IVF and assisted reproduction - 27 years experience.
Acupuncture for IVF, with fertility specialist and acupuncture expert Colette Assor, Fellow of The British Acupuncture Council.
Colette Assor is a specialist fertility Acupuncturist and expert in acupuncture for IVF and has supported thousands of couples through assisted reproductive treatment: IVF, ICSI, IVF PGD, and ovulation induction. A dedicated and trusted acupuncturist with almost three decades of clinical expertise and extensive postgraduate training in fertility and IVF support based in Finchley London.
Colette's Approach to fertility treatment is evidence based, personalised and integrated with a thorough understanding of western medicine, IVF protocols and fertility testing. Treatment is timed carefully around your cycle to provide support at each stage, from IVF preparation through to embryo transfer and early pregnancy support. The goal is to optimise your chances of a successful IVF cycle and a healthy pregnancy.
- IVF
- IUI
- ICSI
- Ovulation tracking
- IVF PGD
- Frozen Embryo Transfer
- Egg donation
Your Initial Consultation
Colette's approach to IVF support is both medically integrated and holistic ( treating the whole person) and tailored to your individual needs. Your consultation will be focused at wherever you are in your IVF journey, whether preparing for a first cycle, mid treatment, egg batching or planning a frozen embryo transfer. During the consultation, Colette will take a detailed look across all body systems, covering medical history, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle to optimise your IVF cycle leading us to a treatment plan. Some of the areas of discussion are:
- Diet and digestion
- Sleep
- Stress and emotional wellbeing
- Menstrual cycle
- Medical history
- Physical Activity
- Lifestyle
- Clinic information and recent cycles,
- Scans and blood tests.
- Male factor fertility
- Vaginal microbiome
How can Acupuncture help IVF?
- Hormone balance & ovarian and metabolic function
Helping you optimise your stimulation response and embryo quality
- During the IVF process: In 2018 a systematic review and meta – analysis found acupuncture to have a significant treatment effect in improving the birth rates of women undergoing IVF or ICSI.
- Reduce stress and anxiety
IVF treatment can be very stressful, research shows acupuncture can help alleviate stress and anxiety throughout the process.
- Optimise the uterine enviroment for implantation
We work together to create the best optimal enviroment for uterine blood flow and lining receptivity for successful embryo implanation.
- Sleep
Acupuncture treatment is really relaxing and can help promote good quality sleep to aid hormonal regulation.
- Male factor
As 30 % of all fertility problems are associated with male factor, It is always important to include this in our consultation and treatment plan. This can be without your partner present.
The stages of Acupuncture during IVF
- Preparing for IVF
Specialist acupuncture can help prepare your body for your upcoming cycle to help optimise your chances of success. Research indicates that the effectiveness of acupuncture may be dose dependent, that is a sufficient number of treatments over an adequate period of time. Source: British Acupuncture Council
- Stimulation Phase
Each person's treatment cycle is individual to their needs, but we usually see patients weekly during this phase of the cycle. Acupuncture can really help with side effects, stress and support during the stimulation phase. As well as helping optimise egg collection.
- Embryo Transfer
We work with our patients throughout the whole IVF cycle including embryo transfer and use time specific protocols to help maximise your chances of success.
- Two Week Wait
This can be a challenging time and acupuncture can offer a supportive space for relaxation.
- Early Pregnancy Support
Most of our patients continue with us until their 8 week and 12 week scan.
Find out how we can support your IVF journey
Acupuncture for IVF London, Finchley
Colette Assor practises fertility acupuncture for IVF in beautful, calming treatment rooms in Finchley Barnet North London. Patients come to visit Colette from all areas of North London, including, crouch end, whetstone, Mill hill, Highgate, Finchley, and Barnet. `
Patient Stories
Vanessa’s Story
I worked with Colette whilst undergoing IVF/PGD. I found her to be extremely experienced and capable with a real passion for what she does. I highly recommend Colette.
Maria’s Story
I can only try to explain how acupuncture helped my anxiety levels. I leave a session and feel calm and more positive. Colette is a very compassionate woman and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Colette.
Tess’s story
I have been suffering from severe endometriosis and having IVF. The Acupuncture has helped enormously with my stress levels and I feel it has helped regulate my periods as they were all out of sync due to the medication. Colette is really warm and makes every session relaxing. I highly recommend Colette as an Acupuncturist.