Fertility & Women’s Health · Pleasanton, CA

Fertility & Women’s
Health Acupuncture

Care for every stage — trying to conceive, IVF cycles, PCOS and irregular periods, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Xinyan Bai, L.Ac., with bilingual English & Chinese support.

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IVF Fertility Acupuncture at Flow & Heal Pleasanton

Insurance Accepted
UnitedHealthcare · Cigna
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Why Acupuncture

How acupuncture supports IVF success

Three mechanisms, backed by research from leading fertility clinics.

↑ Blood Flow

Improved Uterine Circulation

Acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, improving endometrial receptivity and supporting implantation.

⚖️ Hormones

Hormonal Regulation

Balances FSH, LH, AMH, and estrogen levels. Supports the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis for a more responsive cycle.

↓ Stress

Reduces Cortisol & Anxiety

High stress directly impairs IVF outcomes. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic system, reducing cortisol and supporting implantation.

Treatment Protocol

Acupuncture timing around your IVF cycle

We coordinate with your fertility clinic to time sessions around each phase of your IVF cycle for maximum benefit.

Phase 1

Pre-Cycle Prep

1–3 months before IVF. Improve egg quality, hormone balance & uterine lining.

Phase 2

Stimulation

During ovarian stimulation. Reduce side effects & support follicle growth.

Phase 3

Transfer Day

Before & after embryo transfer. Increase uterine blood flow, reduce contractions.

Phase 4

Two-Week Wait

Reduce anxiety, support implantation & calm the nervous system during the wait.

We coordinate with your fertility clinic

Let us know your cycle dates and we'll plan your sessions around them — at UCSF, Stanford, RBA, Laurel Fertility, or wherever you're being seen.

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Conditions We Treat

Conditions we commonly treat

From trying to conceive through menopause — every plan is built around your diagnosis, cycle history, and goals.

IVF & IUI Support

Full cycle support from prep through transfer, FET, and the two-week wait.

PCOS & Hormonal Imbalance

Regulate cycles, reduce androgens, improve insulin sensitivity, support ovulation.

Endometriosis & Painful Periods

Reduce inflammation, ease cramping and heavy bleeding, restore predictable cycles.

Unexplained Infertility

When tests come back normal but pregnancy isn’t happening — including recurrent miscarriage.

Preconception & Egg Quality

3–6 months of cycle regulation, ovarian blood flow and mitochondrial support before trying.

Pregnancy & Labor Prep

Nausea, back pain, sleep. Moxibustion for breech; cervical ripening from week 37.

Postpartum Recovery

Rebuild energy after birth — milk supply, night sweats, mood, 坐月子 recovery.

Perimenopause & Menopause

Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog — without hormone therapy.

Needle-Free Add-On

How acupressure supports IVF

腹部穴位按压 — gentle, sustained pressure on points over the uterus and ovaries. No needles, and it pairs with acupuncture in the same visit.

Before Transfer

Warms the uterus

Increases blood flow to the endometrium and softens abdominal tension — the conditions that matter most on transfer day.

During Stimulation

Eases bloating

Relieves the pressure and heaviness of ovarian stimulation without disturbing developing follicles.

Two-Week Wait

Calms the nervous system

Deep parasympathetic relaxation when needles feel like too much — safe to receive post-transfer.

Any Phase

Completely needle-free

A full treatment option if you are anxious about needles, or already receiving daily injections.

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IVF Acupuncture FAQ

Questions about fertility acupuncture

Ideally 3 months before your IVF cycle begins. This allows time to improve egg quality, balance hormones, and optimize your uterine environment. However, even starting 4–6 weeks before can be beneficial.

During pre-cycle prep: 1–2 times per week. During stimulation: 1–2 times per week. Transfer day: once before and once after transfer. During the two-week wait: 1–2 sessions for support.

Multiple studies show that acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer can improve clinical pregnancy rates. Pre-cycle acupuncture has also been shown to improve egg quality and uterine receptivity. Results vary by individual.

Yes. Acupuncture performed by a licensed practitioner is safe during IVF. We use sterile, single-use needles and avoid any points contraindicated during stimulation or after transfer. We also coordinate with your fertility clinic.

Yes. Acupuncture effectively addresses PCOS by regulating menstrual cycles, reducing androgens, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting ovulation — often without hormonal side effects.

Yes. We support IUI cycles just as we do IVF — with acupuncture timed around stimulation, the IUI procedure itself, and the two-week wait.

Yes. Dr. Bai is fully bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese (中英文). Many of our fertility patients prefer to discuss sensitive health matters in Chinese, and we're delighted to accommodate that.

Coverage varies. Many plans that cover acupuncture for pain also cover it for fertility-related conditions. We verify your benefits for free before your first visit. Text your insurance card front and back to 925-425-8010.

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