News & updates from Hannah Pearn Acupuncture Fertility Clinics
How to maximise your chances of conception each month
Despite what we were told when we were younger, you don’t always get pregnant from unprotected sex!
In fact, it is estimated that women are only fertile for approximately 4 to 5 days each cycle. And even if there are no underlying issues and you have sex at the right time there is only a 25 to 35 % chance of conception happening.
So if you are trying to conceive, it’s important to understand your fertility, know what problems to look out for and be confident in when your fertile window is, to maximise your chances each month.
How to navigate the Two Week Wait
How to Navigate the Two Week Wait. The Two Week Wait (TWW) following fertility treatments or during the natural conception process is often described as a rollercoaster of emotions. We support many people in clinic during this time as people often feel overwhelmed,...
Can acupuncture increase IVF success rates?
The short answer is yes, acupuncture can increase IVF success rates! A new meta-analysis study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics has revealed ground-breaking findings – acupuncture can significantly increase the success rates of in vitro...
Does stress affect fertility?
Does stress affect my fertility? Is one of the most common questions we are asked in clinic. The research is mixed and there really is no conclusive evidence either way. What is definitive though, is that going through fertility problems is stressful and is linked to...
How to track your BBT when you’re TTC and when it’s time to stop!
What is Basal Body Temperature Charting? Basal Body Temperature Charting involves recording your temperature everyday, before you get out of bed. Ostrogen is the dominant hormone in the first half of the cycle, and during this time your temperatures will be around...
Why is your vaginal microbiome important for your fertility?
Why is the vaginal microbiome important for fertility? This is a whole new area of science but studies show that a healthy vaginal microbiome can be linked to positive fertility outcomes. Research has shown that the dominance of lactobacillus (the good microbes) in...
What does AMH mean for my fertility?
What does AMH mean for my fertility? What is AMH? Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is a hormone released by cells in your developing egg sacs (your follicles). AMH levels can be tested as part of understanding your ovarian reserve (your reproductive potential)....
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture for Fertility: Your Top 5 Questions Answered 1. How does acupuncture for fertility work? Acupuncture has been scientifically proven to help regulate hormones, optimise the uterus environment by improving blood flow to it and reduce the stress and...
When is the best time to do acupuncture for fertility
When is the best time to do acupuncture for fertility? Many people seek acupuncture treatment as a supporting therapy alongside fertility treatment. This can be for IVF, IUI and if you're trying to conceive naturally. Ideally we like to see people 3 to 6 months before...
What is Acupuncture for PCOS
How can acupuncture help with PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder and is diagnosed if a woman has two of the three following criteria 1. Delayed or no ovulation and/or menstruation 2. High levels of androgenic hormones (i.e....
How can I improve my sperm?
Research in the last few years has shown than male sperm count in the Western world has fallen by around 50% in the last 40 years i.e men today are producing half the sperm that their grandfathers did. Why is sperm count in decline? Most scientists agree that the...
Acupuncture for problem periods
Pain, bloating, headaches, migraines, bad moods, cravings for sugar, backache, tearfulness, flooding, diarrhoea, spots, and hot flushes, are just some of the commonly experienced problems that occur for women around the time of their period. We live in a fast-paced...
Acupuncture for pregnancy support
Many people we work with use acupuncture right the way through their pregnancy. This clinic specialises in supporting people with fertility issues, so once people achieve a successful positive test they continue to come for acupuncture all the way through to birth. We...
Acupuncture and the Importance of Rest
I’m recently returned from some time away on holiday. It was amazing and I was incredibly fortunate to have the chance to take so much time out of a very busy life. No phone connection, no internet access, no TV and nothing really to do but just be and live in the...
Electro-acupuncture
What is Electro-acupuncture? Electro-acupuncture is a modern form of acupuncture which involves running a small electric current between two acupuncture needles. Similar to traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture involves using needles in the same spots. Following...
Oxytocin and Acupuncture
Can acupuncture boost your oxytocin? What is it? Oxytocin is a hormone, produced in the hypothalamus and secreted into the bloodstream via the pituitary. One of its main roles is to facilitate the start of labour, the production of breast milk and to promote maternal...
Ways to beat stress
This week is Mental Health Awareness week (www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek). One cause of mental health problems can be too much stress. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Finding ways to cope with stress is an important...
Periods
My daughter's bake sale has inspired me to pull my finger out and get back on the blog writing. February the 18th was Period Pride Day, who knew?! Her bake sale was to raise money for a charity that sends tampons and sanitary towels to countries where women can’t...