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Fertility acupuncture in Marylebone, London
Specialist fertility support that looks at the whole picture
Fertility can get complicated very quickly. You may already have blood results, scans, semen analyses or previous treatment to make sense of. You may have been told everything looks normal, or diagnosed with unexplained infertility.
Being told your fertility is unexplained doesn't necessarily mean there is nothing more to consider. It can be worth going back through what has actually been investigated, what hasn't, and whether anything in your history or results deserves a closer look.
I take the time to understand what has happened so far, what you already know, what might be relevant and where there may be gaps. When you're trying to conceive as a couple, I look at both of you because both egg and sperm are part of the fertility picture. That might mean making better sense of the information you already have, spotting something that hasn't yet been looked at, or identifying an area that could be worth exploring further.
Look beyond the obvious. Ask better questions. Understand the whole picture.
If the appointment time you’re looking for isn’t available, please do get in touch.
You may recognise yourself here
Many people come to see me when fertility has become more complicated than they expected.
You might recognise yourself here if:
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you’ve been trying to conceive for some time and aren’t sure what, if anything, to do differently
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you’ve had tests and investigations but still don’t have a clear picture
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you've been diagnosed with unexplained infertility
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the focus has been almost entirely on you, while a known or suspected male fertility issue has been overlooked or given far less attention
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you’re considering fertility treatment and aren’t sure what the right next step is, or you’ve had an unsuccessful IVF cycle and want to understand what happened before deciding what comes next
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you have results, diagnoses or recommendations from different places and aren’t sure how they fit together
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fertility has started to take up far more space in your life than you ever expected
You don’t need to arrive knowing what the next step should be. We can start with where you are now and work from there.
Looking at the whole fertility picture
When we first meet, I want to understand more than where you are in your cycle. I want to understand how you got here and what the fertility picture looks like as a whole.
Depending on your individual situation, that may include:
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your menstrual cycle and ovulation
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your reproductive and pregnancy history
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blood tests, scans and previous investigations
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previous IVF or fertility treatment and how you responded
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hormones and other aspects of your health that may be relevant
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male fertility, including the actual semen analysis results rather than simply whether they have been described as “normal”
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whether further male fertility investigation, such as sperm DNA fragmentation testing, may be relevant
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areas such as inflammation, infection or the reproductive microbiome where there is a reason to consider them
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the emotional impact of fertility and treatment, particularly when it is affecting how you are coping or making decisions
Not everything on that list will be relevant to everyone.
The point isn't to investigate everything. It's to understand your individual picture well enough to know what deserves attention.
Comprehensive Fertility Review — Online
Want to understand your fertility picture more clearly before deciding what to do next?
A detailed online review of your fertility and reproductive history, investigations, results and previous treatment, with time to understand what has already been explored, what the findings may mean in context, and whether there are areas worth discussing further with your fertility clinic, GP or an appropriate specialist.
You will receive a written summary following the consultation, including the main points discussed and any questions or next steps you may wish to take forward.
You don't need to be having acupuncture with me to book a Fertility Review.
Specialist fertility training matters
Ancient system. Modern clinician.
Fertility acupuncture requires more than learning a set of acupuncture points. To work well in this area, I believe you need to understand the reproductive medicine happening alongside it.
My advanced fertility training gives me a deeper understanding of fertility investigations, treatment pathways and the clinical questions that can arise, particularly when the picture is more complex.
It also shapes the way I think clinically: looking carefully at the information in front of me, asking questions when something doesn’t quite fit, and knowing when an area may deserve further exploration.
My training brings together:
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Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture
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Western reproductive physiology and fertility investigations
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IVF, ICSI and other assisted conception pathways
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male and female fertility
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case-based clinical reasoning and complex fertility presentations
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ongoing study of current fertility research
For me, specialist training isn't about collecting more information. It's about being better able to work out what may actually matter for the person in front of me.
I work across different areas of fertility and reproductive health, with care shaped around your individual circumstances and what is most relevant to you.
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Menstrual health
Your menstrual cycle can tell us a lot about your reproductive health.
I look at the pattern of your cycle, ovulation and symptoms alongside your hormonal and wider health history, rather than looking at individual symptoms in isolation.
Acupuncture is tailored to what is happening for you and where you are in your cycle.
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Male fertility
Male fertility deserves the same attention as female fertility. I think of fertility as an ecosystem created by both partners, with egg and sperm each contributing to the fertility picture.
Looking at both sides together can give us a better understanding of what may be relevant, rather than placing most of the focus on one partner.
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Natural conception & fertility health
If you've been trying to conceive naturally without success, you may be wondering whether there is more to understand about your fertility health.
I look at the fertility picture as a whole, including your cycle and ovulation, reproductive and general health, previous investigations and, when you're trying to conceive as a couple, your partner's fertility health too.
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IVF, ICSI & assisted conception
If IVF or another form of assisted conception is the right next step, I ask that we have a minimum of three months to work together before treatment begins. This gives us time to understand your fertility picture, look at both egg and sperm, review any relevant investigations or previous treatment, and work on the areas that may deserve attention before you start.
Unexplained infertility?
Being diagnosed with unexplained infertility doesn't necessarily mean there is nothing more to consider. I look at what has already been investigated, what hasn't, and whether there are areas on either side of the fertility picture that deserve a closer look. Sometimes bringing both sides of the fertility picture together can raise questions that haven't previously been considered.
What to expect in your first appointment
Your first appointment is where we start putting the whole picture together
We'll take time to go through your fertility and reproductive history, where you are now, and any relevant blood results, scans, semen analyses, investigations or previous fertility treatment.
We'll also look at your cycle and wider health and, where you're trying to conceive as a couple, your partner's fertility health too.
If fertility has become emotionally difficult or is affecting how you're coping or making decisions, there is space for that as well.
From there, I'll explain what I'm seeing, what I think may be relevant and whether there are any areas that deserve further attention.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out.
That's what the first appointment is for.
A note on outcomes
Fertility is complex and individual, and no treatment can guarantee a particular outcome. My role is to offer thoughtful, professional care within my scope of practice, while helping you make sense of your individual fertility picture.
If you have any questions or would like to check anything before booking, please feel free to get in touch.