Prepare for IVF with Acupuncture...Now!
With IVF Coverage Scheduled to Begin in June 2025, Now Is the Time to Start Preparing for a Successful IVF Cycle
If you’ve been considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) but were held back by the financial burden, 2025 could be the year your dreams of growing your family become a reality. With IVF coverage set to begin in June 2025, now is the perfect time to start preparing your body and mind for a smooth and successful IVF cycle.
Why Early Preparation Matters for IVF Success
Many couples and individuals jump into IVF expecting immediate results, but the truth is that proper preparation can make all the difference. IVF is a physically and emotionally demanding process, and the best outcomes often come from those who take the time to get their bodies into the best possible shape before starting fertility treatments. Keeping in mind that an egg take about 90 days to fully develop, a 3-6 month preparation period is ideal.
By optimizing your health now, you give your body the best chance to respond positively to IVF medications, improve egg and sperm quality, and create a more receptive environment for implantation. The earlier you start, the better your chances of success.
How to Prepare for IVF Before June 2025
1. Improve Your Egg and Sperm Quality
Since both your eggs and your partner’s sperm take about three months to develop fully, so what you do now can impact your IVF success later. Focus on:
Eating a nutrient-dense diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3s, and whole foods.
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption.
Avoiding environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors (plastics, pesticides, etc.).
Taking high-quality prenatal vitamins and fertility-supporting supplements.
2. Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Hormonal imbalances can interfere with fertility treatments. Consider natural ways to support your hormones:
Acupuncture for fertility can help regulate cycles, improve blood flow to reproductive organs, and reduce stress. This can mean more eggs reaching maturity in the IVF cycle, increased AMH levels, more eggs fertilizing successfully, or more embryos reaching Day 5 blastocyst. I have seen all of these improvements happen after several months of treatment.
Managing stress through mindfulness, yoga, or gentle exercise. Acupuncture is also great stress management.
Ensuring quality sleep, as poor sleep can disrupt hormone production. If your sleep is not great, regular acupuncture can correct sleep patterns over time.
3. Schedule Pre-IVF Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture has been shown in studies to improve IVF success rates by enhancing uterine receptivity, reducing stress, and improving ovarian function. Ideally, you should begin fertility acupuncture at least 3-6 months before your IVF cycle. A typical treatment protocol is one treatment a week. Sometimes it is more often if the timeline is short, or if the situation is extennuating.
\\If you’re in the South San Francisco area, I’d love to help you prepare for your upcoming cycle with customized acupuncture treatments designed to support your unique fertility journey.
4. Get Baseline Testing and Optimize Your Health
Even with IVF coverage coming, you’ll want to make sure you’re in the best health possible to minimize complications and improve success rates. Work with your doctor to check for:
Thyroid function
Vitamin D levels
Blood sugar and insulin sensitivity
Any underlying inflammatory conditions
5. Understand the IVF Process and Insurance Coverage
Take time to familiarize yourself with the IVF process, potential medications, and how your body might respond. If you haven’t already, start researching the specifics of the upcoming IVF coverage—what’s included, potential out-of-pocket costs, and the clinics that will accept your plan.
The Bottom Line: Take Action Now for a Smoother IVF Journey
With June 2025 just around the corner, the sooner you start preparing, the more control you’ll have over your fertility journey. Whether it’s optimizing your nutrition, incorporating fertility acupuncture, or simply understanding the process ahead, every step you take now will set you up for a higher chance of success when the time comes.
If you’re ready to take action, I offer fertility acupuncture to help support your journey. Schedule an appointment today, and let’s work together to prepare your body for a successful IVF cycle.
Book Your Fertility Acupuncture Session Here
Please note the above are suggestions and not medical advice as each case is different, it is always advised to consult personally with a professional before making changes.
If you’ve been considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) but were held back by the financial burden, 2025 could be the year your dreams of growing your family become a reality. With IVF coverage set to begin in June 2025, now is the perfect time to start preparing your body and mind for a smooth and successful IVF cycle.
Why Early Preparation Matters for IVF Success
Many couples and individuals jump into IVF expecting immediate results, but the truth is that proper preparation can make all the difference. IVF is a physically and emotionally demanding process, and the best outcomes often come from those who take the time to get their bodies into the best possible shape before starting fertility treatments. Keeping in mind that an egg take about 90 days to fully develop, a 3-6 month preparation period is ideal.
By optimizing your health now, you give your body the best chance to respond positively to IVF medications, improve egg and sperm quality, and create a more receptive environment for implantation. The earlier you start, the better your chances of success.
How to Prepare for IVF Before June 2025
1. Improve Your Egg and Sperm Quality
Since both your eggs and your partner’s sperm take about three months to develop fully, so what you do now can impact your IVF success later. Focus on:
Eating a nutrient-dense diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3s, and whole foods.
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption.
Avoiding environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors (plastics, pesticides, etc.).
Taking high-quality prenatal vitamins and fertility-supporting supplements.
2. Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Hormonal imbalances can interfere with fertility treatments. Consider natural ways to support your hormones:
Acupuncture for fertility can help regulate cycles, improve blood flow to reproductive organs, and reduce stress. This can mean more eggs reaching maturity in the IVF cycle, increased AMH levels, more eggs fertilizing successfully, or more embryos reaching Day 5 blastocyst. I have seen all of these improvements happen after several months of treatment.
Managing stress through mindfulness, yoga, or gentle exercise. Acupuncture is also great stress management.
Ensuring quality sleep, as poor sleep can disrupt hormone production. If your sleep is not great, regular acupuncture can correct sleep patterns over time.
3. Schedule Pre-IVF Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture has been shown in studies to improve IVF success rates by enhancing uterine receptivity, reducing stress, and improving ovarian function. Ideally, you should begin fertility acupuncture at least 3-6 months before your IVF cycle. A typical treatment protocol is one treatment a week. Sometimes it is more often if the timeline is short, or if the situation is extennuating.
\\If you’re in the South San Francisco area, I’d love to help you prepare for your upcoming cycle with customized acupuncture treatments designed to support your unique fertility journey.
4. Get Baseline Testing and Optimize Your Health
Even with IVF coverage coming, you’ll want to make sure you’re in the best health possible to minimize complications and improve success rates. Work with your doctor to check for:
Thyroid function
Vitamin D levels
Blood sugar and insulin sensitivity
Any underlying inflammatory conditions
5. Understand the IVF Process and Insurance Coverage
Take time to familiarize yourself with the IVF process, potential medications, and how your body might respond. If you haven’t already, start researching the specifics of the upcoming IVF coverage—what’s included, potential out-of-pocket costs, and the clinics that will accept your plan.
The Bottom Line: Take Action Now for a Smoother IVF Journey
With June 2025 just around the corner, the sooner you start preparing, the more control you’ll have over your fertility journey. Whether it’s optimizing your nutrition, incorporating fertility acupuncture, or simply understanding the process ahead, every step you take now will set you up for a higher chance of success when the time comes.
If you’re ready to take action, I offer fertility acupuncture to help support your journey. Schedule an appointment today, and let’s work together to prepare your body for a successful IVF cycle.
Book Your Fertility Acupuncture Session Here
Please note the above are suggestions and not medical advice as each case is different, it is always advised to consult personally with a professional before making changes.
