Fertility Blog

Fertility Blog by Illume Fertility

Everything you need to know about reproductive health, fertility testing, fertility treatment (like IUI and IVF) and how to navigate fertility challenges.

Acupuncture | Wellness | Video

Fertility Acupuncture 101: How Does Acupuncture Work?

By: Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac
July 15th, 2024

Considering acupuncture on your fertility journey? Learn how it can help increase IVF success rates, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve overall wellness - straight from an expert acupuncturist.

Acupuncture | PCOS | Fertility Treatment | IVF | Embryo Transfer

What to Expect at Your IVF Embryo Transfer | A Patient’s Perspective

By: Virginia Hamilton Furnari
February 8th, 2023

I don’t wish infertility on anyone, but experiencing an embryo transfer is truly something special. This is my real, unfiltered perspective on this huge milestone in the IVF process - from start to finish.

Acupuncture | IVF

[VIDEO] Laser Acupuncture Improves Implantation Success Rates

By: Virginia Hamilton Furnari
October 21st, 2020

It's true! Laser Acupuncture can increase implantation success rates by up to 15% when administered just before and immediately after an embryo transfer. Jump down in the article for acupuncture FAQs and all the study details straight from Illume Fertility's expert acupuncturists.

Finding Balance Throughout The Seasons

By: Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac
August 24th, 2018

The seasons in our lives closely mirror those in the physical world. Each of us begin as babies, then children, then move into teenage years and then, after a time as young adults, we typically look at parenthood and family building.