Fertility Acupuncture in Marylebone, London

Any time, although starting in the follicular phase (days 5-13) of a cycle gives the cleanest start. If you are in active IVF, we time the first session to your stimulation start where possible. The 12-week timeline matches the 90-day window of egg maturation, so the structure works whatever cycle day you walk in.

No. Acupuncture is supportive care that runs alongside your fertility clinic — never instead of it. We will recommend a clinic-led investigation if your presentation suggests one is needed, and we work to your specialist's prescribed protocols and timelines.

The Paulus Protocol is a defined acupuncture sequence delivered immediately before and immediately after embryo transfer. The original 2002 trial (Fertility & Sterility) reported a higher clinical-pregnancy rate; a 2018 Cochrane review found small benefits for live-birth rates. We offer it as supportive care — improving uterine blood flow and stress physiology around transfer — rather than as a fertility treatment in its own right.

Yes — male-factor sub-fertility (sperm count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation) is involved in roughly 40% of subfertility presentations, and acupuncture studies report improvements in some sperm parameters with regular treatment. We can run partner sessions concurrently or sequentially, depending on what makes life logistically simpler for you both.

Fertility acupuncture is the standalone treatment — needling + TCM advice. Fertility Perfected is the 12-week integrative programme that adds nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and structured lifestyle coaching to the acupuncture. Fertility Perfected suits women who want the comprehensive build; standalone acupuncture suits women already working with another nutritionist or coach.