Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Baulkham Hills
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Baulkham Hills to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture is widely used alongside IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies in Australia. A landmark study by Paulus et al. published in Fertility and Sterility (2002) found that acupuncture performed on the day of embryo transfer increased clinical pregnancy rates from 26.3% to 42.5% — a finding that has generated significant interest in reproductive medicine.
TCM fertility treatment focuses on regulating the menstrual cycle, improving blood flow to the uterus, and creating an optimal environment for implantation. The Kidney system governs reproduction in TCM, while the Liver ensures smooth flow of Qi and Blood to the reproductive organs. Key points include KI3 (Taixi) to strengthen Kidney essence, SP6 (Sanyinjiao) — the meeting point of three Yin meridians crucial for gynaecological health — and CV4 (Guanyuan) to nourish the uterus.
Treatment protocols typically begin three months before an IVF cycle to improve egg quality and endometrial receptivity. During the IVF cycle itself, acupuncture is adapted to each phase: stimulation, retrieval, and transfer. Research suggests it may also help manage the side effects of fertility medications, including bloating and emotional volatility.
The landmark Paulus et al. study (2002) found acupuncture on embryo transfer day improved pregnancy rates from 26.3% to 42.5%. While subsequent studies have shown mixed results, many fertility clinics now recommend acupuncture as a supportive treatment during IVF cycles.
Ideally, begin three months before trying to conceive or starting an IVF cycle. This allows time to regulate your menstrual cycle, improve egg quality, and optimise your overall reproductive health. However, acupuncture can be beneficial at any stage of your fertility journey.
SP6 (Sanyinjiao) is located above the inner ankle and is the meeting point of the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meridians — all essential for reproductive health. It regulates menstruation, nourishes Blood, and supports the uterus. It is one of the most commonly used points in fertility acupuncture.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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