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Considering acupuncture on your fertility journey? Learn how acupuncture helps increase IVF success rates, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve overall wellness - straight from an expert acupuncturist.  In this article: Fertility, Acupuncture & Success Rates How does acupuncture help fertility? When is the best time to get acupuncture for fertility? How often should I receive acupuncture treatment? What happens in a typical acupuncture session? Does acupuncture hurt? Real Patients Share Acupuncture Experiences How to Book an Acupuncture Appointment

Trying to conceive brings with it a whole host of emotions and challenges, particularly when you need the help of fertility treatment. New parents Andrea and Ralph share how infertility changed them - and whether they wish they'd done anything differently on their journey.

So, you’ve booked your first fertility consultation. Congratulations! This is one of the toughest hurdles in the whole journey. Committing yourself to this process is a great feat, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this important step.

Illume Fertility is led by a group of eight top fertility doctors that are experts in infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Obstetrics and Gynecology, our physician team treats a wide variety of issues to help patients achieve their fertility and family-building goals.

When you begin your family building journey, one of the first orders of business is a comprehensive fertility workup. Bloodwork, hysterosalpingogram, saline sonogram...the list goes on. These assessments are vital to help your fertility specialist get the most accurate picture of what you might need to achieve fertility treatment success. 

If you’ve spent the past year trying to conceive without success, the prospect of a brand new year may bring renewed hope and determination. It might also bring up difficult emotions as you've had to navigate another holiday season without a baby in your arms.  No matter which end of the spectrum you’re on right now, here are some simple steps you can take to maximize your chances of success with fertility treatment in 2023.