Acupuncture for fertility and Assisted Conception. (IVF, ICSI)
Colette Assor has over 20 years clinical experience and post graduate certification in acupuncture for fertility and assisted conception, IVF Support. : IVF, ICSI, chlomid. There are an increasing number of scientific studies supporting the use of acupuncture for fertility.
We see a number of recognised conditions in the clinic including:
- Unexplained infertility
- Repeated IVF failure
- Endometriosis
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS)
Colette Assor
Our Approach to Fertility Support
Natural Fertility and IVF Support
Colette Assor specialises in the holistic approach to fertility, unexplained infertility and the holistic support of IVF to maximise your IVF cycle. We will take a 360 degree look at your medical history, lifestyle, nutrition and emotional factors and comprise a bespoke treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
We use an integrated approach and have links to doctors, consultants and other health professionals to offer you the best possible treatment outcome if required. We will always be really honest with you and let you know if we feel we can help and are reviewing your treatment plan on a regular basis. For female patients we will take a detailed look at your menstrual cycle in order to identify where improvements can be made. In conjunction with blood tests, scan results this leads us to a treatment plan. For more information on IVF support please click here.
Fertility Acupuncture Support
We support you at each stage of your fertility journey, whether you are trying to concieve naturally or through assisted conception: IVF, IUI, ICSI. We understand the challenges of trying for a baby and with over 25 years holistic care experience, we offer both physical and emotional support. Fertility Acupuncture has been shown to have specific effects in research studies including:
- Increasing the thickness of uterine lining
- Increased blood flow to reproductive organs
- increasing ovarian response
- Regulate hormones.
- reducing uterine contractions
- reducing serum adrenaline
- improving stress and sleep
These studies are on going and are not conclusive due to underfunding and the challenges of finding a placebo however many fertility clinics now encourage acupuncture treatment.
Useful links to publications written by Colette Assor
The impact of stress on Fertility - Fertility Road Magazine
The Role of Acupuncture in IVF Support - IVF Babble
Acupuncture and IVF an Integrative approach - Fertility Road Magazine
Effie’s Story
At aged 37 and after nearly 2 years trying to conceive i had started to lose hope. just three months after seeing Colette my wish came true i was pregnant. To anyone trying to get pregnant i highly recommend Colette.
