Acupuncture
Fine sterile needles at selected points to help regulate the endocrine system and support blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Acupuncture treatmentIn brief
Fertility Planning at PULSE TCM is physician-led care that looks for the root pattern behind conception challenges, from Kidney essence deficiency to Blood stasis. Plans may combine acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medication for both partners, and can run alongside IVF or IUI after consultation at our Singapore clinics.
- MOH-registered
- Works with IVF / IUI
- Both partners
A TCM perspective
Why conception challenges occur, and where care begins
Struggling to conceive naturally, or preparing your body for IVF or IUI? We look past the symptom to the pattern underneath, then build a plan you can sustain through the cycle.
In TCM, fertility reflects the body's internal balance. We commonly read barriers to conception through three lenses:
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Kidney essence, the foundation
The Kidneys govern reproductive health and constitution. A deficiency in Kidney qi or essence (jing), often from age, stress, or overwork, can affect hormonal balance and egg or sperm quality.
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Liver qi & Blood stagnation
Stress and emotional tension can disrupt the Liver's role in regulating blood flow. This often shows up as irregular cycles, PCOS, or endometriosis, unsettling the environment for implantation.
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Cold-dampness in the womb
Diet or environment can trap “cold” in the uterus and constrict blood flow. As the saying goes, “a cold womb cannot hold a seed,” so we focus on warming the womb to create a nurturing environment.
At PULSE, MOH-registered physicians name your pattern in plain language and, where helpful, coordinate with Heartland Rehab and PULSE Allied Health.
How care unfolds
Coordinated with your fertility specialist and ART/IVF plan when you are already in Western care. Explore integrative care
Our programmes
Our specialised fertility support
Whether you are at the start of your journey or seeking to enhance assisted treatment, we offer targeted care for both partners through an integrated TCM approach.
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TCM Fertility Programme
A comprehensive approach to pre-conception care, identifying root imbalances like Kidney deficiency or Blood stasis to support natural conception.
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ART / IVF Support Programme
Clinically informed acupuncture and herbal protocols timed with your IVF or IUI schedule, supporting uterine receptivity, egg and sperm quality before retrieval, and easing stress around transfer.
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Wellness & Stress Management
Targeted treatments to help regulate the nervous system, supporting the calm, restful state that helps the body prepare for implantation.
For her & for him
Personalised support for every stage
Many fertility challenges start with the body's environment needing support. Switch between pathways for women, for men, and alongside IVF or IUI.
Nurturing the female cycle
We commonly address concerns that shape ovulation, lining quality, and a womb environment ready to hold a pregnancy.
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Cycle health & regularity
Supporting menstruation and ovulation toward steadier cycles, and easing symptoms linked to PCOS or endometriosis.
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Egg & endometrial quality
Nurturing egg quality and a healthy uterine lining to help create an environment conducive to implantation.
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Strengthening the womb
Warming the womb and supporting local blood flow, giving a fertilised egg the best possible chance to thrive.
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Assisted treatment support
Complementary care alongside IVF and IUI, helping the body respond well throughout the cycle.
Optimising male vitality
Male factors are a critical and often overlooked part of the journey. Plans commonly address sperm quality, motility, stress, and vitality.
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Sperm health
Supporting sperm quality and quantity by addressing morphology, vitality, and the patterns underneath.
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Movement & potency
Working on sperm motility so sperm are active and healthy for the journey toward the egg.
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Balance & calm
Regulating hormonal balance and reducing stress, key factors that can hinder reproductive health and vitality.
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Virility & energy
Strengthening vital energies such as Kidney essence to support overall virility and resilience for parenthood.
Alongside your specialist
Clinically informed acupuncture and herbal protocols designed to work with your Western fertility team around retrieval, transfer, and recovery.
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Cycle synchronicity
Timing TCM support with your IVF or IUI schedule so sessions land where they can best support stimulation, retrieval, and transfer.
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Reduced stress
Settling the nervous system toward a steadier “rest and digest” state, which supports hormonal balance around the two-week wait.
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Nurturing the uterus
Supporting uterine lining and blood flow so the womb is as ready as possible for embryo transfer and implantation.
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Enhanced egg & sperm quality
Targeted support to nurture egg and sperm quality before retrieval and transfer, with your medical team kept informed.
* Fertility support is adjunctive under physician guidance. It complements, and does not replace, obstetric, gynaecology, andrology, or ART (IVF/IUI) specialist care.
Honest answers
Addressing your top concerns
Choosing fertility care often comes with anxiety and difficult questions. Our physicians offer clear, professional insight so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Approach to healing
Clinically-informed therapies to support conception
Your physician recommends a combination based on your assessment. Not every visit uses every modality.
Moxibustion
Applying gentle heat to “warm the womb,” particularly for cold-type patterns and to support a receptive environment when indicated.
Moxibustion treatment
Therapeutic cupping (ba guan)
Helps resolve deep-seated Blood stagnation and ease tension when that fits your pattern.
Acupuncture is a common foundation. Moxibustion may warm when cold patterns feature. Cupping can ease deep stagnation. Herbal formulas join when your physician builds them into the care journey below.
Pricing
Flexible treatment & support options
Because every path to parenthood is unique, we offer structured packages designed to fit your context. Prices exclude GST.
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Programme
Individual Fertility
$888*
for 3 months
- Fertility & health assessment by a TCM physician
- 6 × TCM consultation sessions
- 6 × acupuncture sessions
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Programme
Couple Fertility
$1,688*
for 3 months
- Couple fertility & health assessment by a TCM physician
- 12 × TCM consultations (6 for husband, 6 for wife)
- 12 × acupuncture sessions (6 and 6)
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Popular
Per-session
Pay as you go
$140–200^
per session
- Each session includes a TCM assessment/consultation and acupuncture
- Pay per session, or switch to a package later for long-term saving
Optional add-ons
- Moxibustion $50 / session
- Herbal medication from $8 / daily dosage
* Prices exclude GST. This programme suits general fertility support and preparation for IVF/IUI; physicians tailor the plan and session schedule to your context, body condition, and ovulation cycle, and the programme rate applies from the first session. ^ Per-session price varies with physician seniority, consultation length, number of acupuncture sites, and add-ons such as herbal medication or moxibustion; the range is an estimate for typical fertility sessions.
Your care journey
Begin your fertility journey with clarity
From the first conversation to ongoing adjustments, we decode your body's signals and build a plan you can sustain through each cycle, for one or both partners.
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Supportive consultation
Share your health history, concerns, and goals with your physician in a calm, private setting. We listen first so the plan fits where you are in the journey.
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Personalised assessment
A thorough TCM diagnosis using the Four Examinations (looking, listening, asking, feeling) to name imbalances such as Blood stasis or dampness in plain language.
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Tailored treatment plan
A bespoke mix of acupuncture, herbs, and moxibustion matched to your cycle, constitution, and, where relevant, your ART timeline.
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Nurturing follow-up
Ongoing adjustments as your body changes, aiming for peak readiness each cycle. Your physician refers to specialists whenever that is the safer next step.
Why patients choose PULSE
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MOH-registered, bilingual physicians
TCMPB-registered under MOH. English and Mandarin care across the network.
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Works with your IVF/IUI team
Plans designed to sit safely beside Western fertility care, with your medical team informed.
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Care for both partners
Female and male-factor fertility addressed together, not in isolation.
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Pattern-led plans, not a menu
Pulse and tongue reading shape modality choice and pacing across your cycle.
Physicians
TCM physicians for fertility
TCMPB-registered under MOH. Several female physicians available for fertility support, gynaecology, and postpartum care.
Physician Fang Ying
TCM Physician
Pain Management · Sports Injuries · Gynaecology
Physician Ji Hui Jun
TCM Physician
Gynaecological Issues · Women’s Health · Digestive Issues
Physician Yumi Yen
TCM Physician
Pain & Injury · Dry eye · Internal Medicine
Physician Judy Zhu
TCM Physician
Facial Beauty Acupuncture · Facial Nerve · Cosmetology
Dr Sim Beng Joo
Advisor / Consultant Physician
Gastrointestinal Syndromes · Pain Management · Sleep / Fatigue
Dr Kevin Tang
Consultant Physician
TCM Oncology · Pain Management · Gynecology
From the clinic
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Years of intensive clinical practice shape how I approach fertility support: restore the body's energetic harmony carefully, then build a plan you can sustain through each cycle.
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As a biomedical scientist and TCM practitioner, I bridge ancient clinical craft with modern precision, including the gynaecological and constitutional patterns that sit underneath conception.
Patient stories
Patient stories from fertility care
Trial
Trial
TCM Fertility Management Trial
A first visit for first-time patients: physician consultation and fertility acupuncture at selected clinics.
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Locations
Find a fertility clinic near you
Private treatment rooms islandwide, near MRT, with bilingual teams and consistent hygiene standards.
- 15 clinics islandwide Including ION Orchard, Paragon, The Woodleigh Mall, Millenia Walk, and Raffles Place, plus neighbourhood locations across Singapore.
- Comfort and privacy Calm rooms built for confidential consultations on fertility for both partners.
FAQs
Fertility questions, answered
Natural conception, IVF/IUI support, male fertility, timelines, visit practicals, safety, and booking.
Can TCM help me conceive naturally?
Often, yes, as foundational care rather than a last resort. Physicians work to regulate the cycle (helpful with PCOS), support ovulation, and prepare the body's environment for conception. For complex cases we focus on optimising factors such as egg quality and uterine lining to support your overall chance. Results vary and are discussed at consultation.
Do I have to stop my IVF or IUI treatment to try TCM?
No. We work as a supportive partner alongside Western fertility care. Physicians create personalised plans that sit beside your ART protocol, support the body around egg retrieval and transfer, and help manage stress, with your medical team kept informed.
How does acupuncture support fertility?
Acupuncture stimulates selected points to help regulate the endocrine system, support blood flow to the reproductive organs, and calm the nervous system. That internal calm and circulation can help create a more supportive environment for conception.
Can TCM improve male fertility?
Yes. Male factors are a critical part of the journey. Tailored plans aim to support sperm quality, quantity, and motility by improving overall vitality and blood flow, and by addressing stress and Kidney essence patterns. Suitability is assessed first.
How long does TCM fertility treatment take?
Because TCM works on the root pattern, most patients see the best results with consistent care over about 3 to 6 months. This aligns with the natural follicular cycle as we work to support egg quality and the uterine lining. Many notice earlier improvements in cycle comfort.
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?
When performed by a licensed, experienced TCM physician, acupuncture is generally safe in pregnancy and may help with nausea (morning sickness), back pain, and fatigue. Physicians select acupoints appropriate for expecting mothers and adjust the plan accordingly.
Are there female TCM physicians for fertility?
Yes. Several experienced female physicians work with fertility, gynaecology, and postpartum care. We understand comfort and privacy matter here and will match you where we can.
Which clinic is my preferred physician at?
Many physicians consult across more than one outlet. Check schedules via online booking, WhatsApp, or phone, and we will help you find a suitable slot.
When can I start to consider TCM?
While many couples seek TCM after 12 months of trying to conceive without success, we often recommend starting earlier as part of proactive 调理: regulating and strengthening the body to support reproductive health and healthy conception. Suitability is assessed at consultation.
How long does the fertility programme take?
Plans vary by person, but a common recommended period is about 3 months, with a minimum of 6 sessions. A consultation helps physicians tailor pacing to your cycle, constitution, and any IVF or IUI timeline.
What do I need to take note of before my appointment?
Wear comfortable clothing that can be adjusted easily, and remove accessories. We can provide a gown if needed.
What if I am scared of needles and do not wish to undergo acupuncture?
You can discuss alternatives with your physician. Herbal medication or moxibustion may suit your pattern when acupuncture is not preferred. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin (about 0.12–0.30 mm), much finer than typical injection needles. Most patients feel little or no pain; some may notice brief discomfort, dizziness, bruising, or slight bleeding at the insertion site. Tell your physician if you have an alcohol allergy before treatment.
What can I expect during an acupuncture session?
Visits usually begin with a consultation about your health history and concerns. You then rest comfortably while the physician places thin, sterile needles at selected points. Sessions are paced for calm and privacy.
Is acupuncture safe? Does it hurt?
At PULSE, acupuncture is performed by trained, qualified physicians using sterile needles and is generally considered low risk. Most patients do not experience significant pain or side effects. Needles are hair-thin (about 0.12–0.30 mm). Occasional transient discomfort, nausea, dizziness, bruising, or slight bleeding can occur. Notify your physician of alcohol allergies before treatment.
How long does each session take?
Each visit takes up to about 60 minutes, including a detailed consultation and treatment such as acupuncture.
What should I take note of after acupuncture?
Rest and avoid strenuous activity for the rest of the day when you can. Your physician will give aftercare advice tailored to your condition.
References
Sources & page citations
- Wang Z, et al. The effect of traditional Chinese medicine treatment on the cumulative live birth rate of patients with poor ovarian response. International Journal of Women's Health. 2024;16:2377–2386. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39749024
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Traditional Chinese medicine: What you need to know. 2019. nccih.nih.gov
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board. Registration & practice standards for TCM physicians. Ministry of Health, Singapore. healthprofessionals.gov.sg/tcmpb
- Ministry of Health Singapore. TCM practitioners (Healthcare Professional Portal). hpp.moh.gov.sg/tcm-practitioners
- World Health Organization. Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. who.int
Clinically reviewed
Reviewed by Dr Sim Beng Joo
Advisor (Science & Strategy) / Consultant Physician · TCMPB T1303003A
MOH-licensed TCM physician and biomedical scientist, with clinical work spanning gynaecological patterns, women's health, digestion, and suboptimal health before it settles into something harder to shift.
View full profileEducational information based on clinical experience and TCM principles. Not a substitute for personalised consultation. Speak with your healthcare provider before starting new treatments. TCM complements (and does not replace) obstetric, gynaecology, andrology, or assisted reproductive (IVF/IUI) specialist care.
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