How Acupuncture can Help with Fertility

By Andrea Smous | Published October 31, 2022

Research indicates that Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can be successfully used to help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce stress, and support FERTILITY whether trying to get pregnant naturally or using IVF, IUI, or any other treatments.

The benefits of acupuncture for fertility (female AND male) can have numerous positive effects, including:

Higher rates of pregnancy and live births
Regulation of erratic menstrual cycles
Hormone regulation that helps produce higher numbers of follicles during IVF stimulation
Increased blood flow to the reproductive organs and increased thickness of the uterine lining
Improved sperm quality and quantity
Relief from side effects of fertility medications
Reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression, and deep relaxation
Strengthened the immune system

How can It Help?

Acupuncture has been recommended to help relieve conditions that affect fertility, such as:

Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Premature Ovarian Failure
Anovulation
Advanced Maternal Age
Endometriosis
Luteal Phase Defect/Low Progesterone Levels
Recurrent Miscarriages
Poor Egg Quality
Thin Uterine/Endometrial Lining
Unexplained Fertility
High or Elevated FSH

Relieves Stress

One of the factors that could be preventing pregnancy is stress. Studies have shown that women going through IVF under stress decreases the pregnancy rate. Acupuncture is deeply relaxing to both the mind and body, helping to reduce the internal stress and anxiety that often accompanies your fertility journey.

Helps With IVF

Some studies have shown that acupuncture before an IVF can have a positive effect on the success rates of pregnancy. The relation may come from the relaxation that acupuncture promotes.

Our Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture treatments are not only used as a complementary treatment for infertility but are also used to treat a variety of ailments and as preventative medical care. Speak with us today to learn how we can help you achieve optimal health!

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What Is Medical Micro-needling – Collagen Induction Therapy?

By Andrea Smous | Published November 10, 2021

Medical Micro-needling (Collagen Induction Therapy) with SkinPen Precision device is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment to rejuvenate the skin. Our SkinPen creates tiny punctures in the top layer of the skin, which triggers the body to create new collagen and elastin. Results can include improved texture and firmness, as well as a reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.

At Compassion Acupuncture we offer various Fusion Meso Therapy serums that contain only pure active ingredients that offer a combination of peptides and growth factors, as well as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP contains a high concentration of stem cells, platelets, and growth factors to help stimulate collagen and elastin production for youthful-looking skin.

Benefits of SkinPen Medical Micro-needling include:

Improvement of fine lines and deeper wrinkles
Reduction of acne scars
Softening stretch marks
Evens skin tone
Lightens hyperpigmentation and sunspots
Reduces appearance of pores
Firms and smooths skin texture
Heals scars
Reduces broken capillaries and spider veins
Brings back the glow for fresher, younger-looking skin
Stimulates production of collagen and elastin

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Before Treatment

Your provider will gently cleanse your skin. Topical anesthesia may be administered to assure maximum comfort during the treatment.

During Treatment

Skin Pen creates millions of controlled microchannels in the skin. This jump starts the production of collagen and elastin and encourages the release of growth factors that recruit and increase reparative cells. The result is a cascade of healing processes that can continue for months following your treatment.

The SkinPen treatment lasts approximately 30 minutes. Depending on whether an anesthetic is used prior to treatment, your entire treatment session may last up to one hour- still plenty of time to schedule your treatment before work or during your lunch hour. Be sure to speak with your provider before you come to get an accurate estimate, so you know how to plan your visit.

After Treatment

Your skin may initially appear slightly pink to red, similar to a mild sunburn. This is normal and should subside within 24 to 72 hours.

Some people see rejuvenated skin after just one treatment, and results may continue to improve for three to six months following your last treatment.

SkinPen Medical Micro-needling or Collagen Induction Therapy harnesses your skin’s natural powers of regeneration. Yes, you read that right! Micro-needling is one of the best options when it comes to skin rejuvenation! It’s safe and chemical-free! We all have different skin types, so if you’re not sure what your skin needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation!

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How Acupuncture Is Helping People Navigate Autoimmune Disease

By admin | Published August 24, 2026

For those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, mornings can be measured in minutes. How long before the stiffness eases? How long before gripping the coffee cup without pain is a reality? How long before feeling normal kicks in?

Even if you follow your rheumatologist’s treatment plan, take your medications, adjust your diet and pace your lifestyle, there are days when your body feels like it’s fighting a war you don’t fully understand. continue reading »

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Finding Relief in the Middle of Change: Acupuncture Supporting Women Through Menopause

By admin | Published August 10, 2026

Many women recognize the symptoms: your body feels like it’s on fire, hot flashes inconveniently interrupting important meetings, night sweats soaking the sheets, mood swings, and fatigue that no amount of coffee could fix. These are the symptoms that usher in the menopause era.

Doctors might suggest hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but for those looking for solutions addressing the body as whole and not just isolated symptoms, acupuncture could be the more natural option. continue reading »

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Acupuncture as a Supportive Therapy in Cancer Care

By admin | Published July 20, 2026

Anyone going through cancer treatment remembers certain milestones; diagnosis day, first/last day of chemo, and hopefully the eventual all clear appointment. First, the focus is on survival. But as the weeks pass, it isn’t just cancer that patients are fighting. It’s the nausea that lingers for days, the bone-deep fatigue, the sleepless nights, and the anxiety that creeps in quietly when the room is dark.

Oncologists often warn that, “Treatment can be as challenging as the disease itself.” What no one often realizes is that support can come from unexpected places, including through adjunct therapies like acupuncture. The integration of acupuncture into cancer care is not to replace conventional treatments, but to support patients through them. continue reading »

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Can Acupuncture Bring Relief Between Multiple Sclerosis Relapses?

By admin | Published July 6, 2026

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can change life in an instant. One minute you’re seemingly fine and the next you find yourself in a neurologist’s office. Symptoms can creep in over a few months. Symptoms like tingling in the hands, unexplained fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix, and moments where your legs feel like they don’t belong to you.

MS is a chronic neurological condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body. Symptoms vary widely and include fatigue, pain, mobility issues, bladder dysfunction, and cognitive challenges, but what unites many patients is unpredictability.

Conventional treatments helped manage disease progression, but the day-to-day symptoms can remain. Many people with MS explore complementary therapies, not as replacements, but as support. And that’s where acupuncture comes in. continue reading »

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Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety: A Research-Backed Guide to How and Why It Works

By admin | Published June 22, 2026

Stress and anxiety have become defining health concerns of modern life. Fast communication, demanding schedules, and constant stimulation keep many people in a near-continuous “fight-or-flight” state. Over time this activation can disrupt sleep, digestion, mood, immune function, and cardiovascular health.

While conventional treatments such as psychotherapy and medication can be highly effective, many individuals seek complementary approaches that regulate the body rather than simply suppress symptoms. One of the most studied integrative options is acupuncture, a traditional East Asian medical therapy practiced for thousands of years and increasingly validated by modern clinical research. continue reading »

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