Women's health · Fertility & IVF support
For new fertility patients
Your Initial Consultation is free through November 30, 2026.
Mention fertility support when you book, or call (507) 258-7771 and we’ll set it up.
Who we support
You want to go into conception feeling as well as possible — cycles, sleep, stress and nutrition included.
Months are passing, every cycle feels high-stakes, and you want a thoughtful plan alongside your medical evaluation.
PCOS, endometriosis, long or short cycles, or cycles that changed after stopping birth control.
You're working with a reproductive endocrinologist and want supportive care for stress, sleep and wellbeing through treatment.
You'd like support in the weeks around a transfer, timed to your clinic's protocol.
You want continuity of care into early pregnancy, coordinated with your OB.
What to expect
At Seven Medicine, fertility acupuncture is not a promise of pregnancy. It’s a structured, personalized plan that supports you through a demanding process — combining acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment, food therapy, lifestyle guidance and consistent follow-up.
It complements reproductive medicine; it never replaces it. If you haven’t had a fertility evaluation and it’s time for one, Dr. Kristina will tell you.
The TCM view
TCM views fertility through the health of the whole system — often described in terms of Kidney essence, the smooth flow of Liver Qi, and the quality of Blood. The details of your cycle, digestion, sleep, temperature patterns and stress help Dr. Kristina identify your pattern and tailor treatment and food therapy to it.
The medical view
Fertility depends on ovulation, egg and sperm quality, tubal and uterine factors, and age — areas assessed and treated by reproductive medicine. The research on acupuncture for live-birth outcomes is not supportive; where we see value is in stress, sleep, wellbeing and the structure of consistent care. We summarize the studies openly below.
Preconception · cycle · IUI / IVF
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Preconception
Typically several months before trying or before a treatment cycle. Focus on cycle regularity awareness, sleep, stress, digestion and food therapy.
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Cycle support
Treatment focus shifts across your menstrual, follicular, ovulatory and luteal phases. Cycle tracking helps us time visits.
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IUI / IVF
Visits are coordinated with your clinic's calendar — stimulation, retrieval and transfer. We never alter or interfere with your medical protocol.
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Transfer & beyond
Many patients choose sessions near transfer for relaxation and support. We'll be honest: research does not show this improves live-birth rates.
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Early pregnancy
If you conceive, care transitions to pregnancy-appropriate treatment in coordination with your OB or midwife.
Beyond the needles
Fertility is stressful. Treatment sessions and daily practices focus on rest and nervous-system regulation.
Practical TCM food guidance matched to your pattern — sustainable, not restrictive.
Dr. Kristina follows up on what you're implementing, what's realistic, and adjusts as your cycle data comes in.
Research
Reviewed October 2026. Research describes groups of people, not guarantees for any individual. Explore the research →
A large, rigorous trial of 848 women undergoing IVF found no difference in live births between acupuncture and sham acupuncture. The Cochrane review found no evidence that acupuncture improves live birth or pregnancy rates. A 2019 review found more pregnancies when acupuncture was compared with no added treatment, but not when compared with sham — suggesting general effects such as relaxation and support. Some patients choose acupuncture for comfort and stress support during IVF; it should not be thought of as increasing the chance of a baby.
A large, high-quality trial of 1,000 women with PCOS found acupuncture did not increase live births compared with control acupuncture (the medication clomiphene did). The 2025 Cochrane review found no clear difference between real and sham acupuncture for live birth, ovulation, pregnancy or cycle regularity. Acupuncture is not an evidence-based fertility treatment for PCOS; at Seven Medicine it is offered only as complementary wellbeing support.
An older Cochrane review found only one eligible trial. A 2025 review of nine small trials found acupuncture reduced endometriosis-related pain but noted methodological weaknesses and called for larger studies. Acupuncture may be considered as a complement to gynecologic care.
Reviews suggest acupuncture may reduce anxiety symptoms, with side effects similar to control treatments, and a 2026 meta-analysis of 12 trials reported a benefit. Study designs vary widely and high-quality sham-controlled evidence is limited. Best viewed as a complement to established anxiety care.
Patient experiences
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences, not typical or guaranteed results.
Your fertility practitioner
DAcCHM, M.CM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Dr. Kristina completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine as valedictorian, summa cum laude, after earning master’s degrees in both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her clinical training spans hospital and rehabilitation settings in Minnesota and clinical study in Zhengzhou, China.
She explains your care in both TCM and familiar medical terms, so you understand what she’s seeing, why she recommends what she does, and how you’ll know if it’s working.
Dr. Kristina holds a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist, not a medical physician (MD/DO), and works alongside — not in place of — your medical team.
FAQ
No. Large, careful studies have not shown that acupuncture increases live-birth rates with IVF. Patients choose it as supportive care — for stress, sleep and overall wellbeing during a demanding process.
Many patients start one to three months before a cycle so there's time to settle into a routine, but you can start at any point. Dr. Kristina will plan timing around your clinic's calendar.
Yes. Dr. Kristina asks about your medications and protocol and never changes your medical plan. Let your fertility doctor know you're receiving acupuncture.
Yes. Many patients schedule visits around transfer for relaxation and support. Research doesn't show it improves live-birth rates, so we offer it as supportive care only.
No. Acupuncture works alongside reproductive medicine. If you haven't had a fertility evaluation and it's time for one, Dr. Kristina will tell you.
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