FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Whatever you like! We primarily do acupuncture below the elbows and knees as well as the abdomen.

What should I wear to my frist appointment 

The first visit includes the full fertility consultation and initial acupuncture treatment and takes 1.5 hours. Follow-ups treatments are 1 hour.

How Long Is the First Visit?

Not at all. All of our practitioners have a very gentle, relaxing approach that will put you at ease. Most patients will even take a little nap while on the table.

DOes Acupuncture Hurt?

We use only the best sterile single-use acupuncture needles. We have HEPA air filters in each treatment room and change over clean sheets between each patient. Our clinic is kept clean and pristine by a cleaning crew that comes in twice weekly. All common surfaces are routinely sanitized.

What Type of Safety Precautions do you take?

Absolutely! Our fertility acupuncture specialists are able to travel to your clinic in San Diego and offer onsite treatment before and after your FET to help support implantation and circulation to the uterus.

Just let us know the date of your transfer and which clinic you are working with and we'll cover the rest.

Do you do Acupuncture on site for a Frozen Embryo Transfer? (FET)

We do not take insurance, although we’d be happy to supply a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.  Many patients find this to be a great option

We recommend checking with your insurance company to see if you are covered for acupuncture. We also accept FSA and HSA accounts.

Do you take Insurance?

We ask all fertility patients to receive weekly acupuncture treatment for 4 cycles. This is where we see the most success in helping our patients reach their fertility goals.

How often should I receive Treatments for Fertility? 

We are specialists in all things fertility, reproductive health, and women’s wellness. That includes everything from trying to conceive, working in conjunction with IVF and IUI, pregnancy loss, period problems, hormone imbalances and general lifestyle wellness.

DO You only treat those people trying to Conceive? 

Our team of specialists have a successful track record of treating a range of conditions affecting reproductive health:

IVF, IUI, and FET support
Natural conception
Amenorrhea (no periods)
Thin uterine lining
Irregular periods
Painful periods
Anovulation
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Insulin resistance
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
Elevated FSH
Low AMH
PMS and PMDD
Immunological factors
Ovarian cysts
Hormone imbalances
Hypothyroidism
Luteal phase defect
Male factor infertility
Recurrent miscarriage
Uterine fibroids and polyps
Unexplained infertility
Stress, anxiety or depression while trying to conceive

What is Aphrodite Fertility?

Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture is a practice dedicated to helping women achieve their dream of pregnancy and healthy babies. It is our mission to pull women out of the darkness of infertility and guide them to the family they've always wanted using comprehensive integrative fertility care.

Our team of acupuncturists are the best fertility specialists around - highly skilled and knowledgeable in relevant eastern and western techniques so that you are always in good hands. You will find just what you need here, every step of the way.

Who do you help?