London Fertility Acupuncture Clinic
Advancing Fertility Acupuncture Through Research and Education
20+
Years of Fertility
Acupuncture
Experience
76%
Ongoing
Pregnancy and Live
Birth Rate*
10+
Years of Teaching
Fertility and IVF
Acupuncture
At Conceivable London Fertility Acupuncture Clinic, Irina Szmelskyj, the clinic founder and a leading fertility acupuncturist, extends her expertise beyond clinical practice to the fields of research, authorship, and education. With over two decades in fertility acupuncture, she has contributed to research and co-authored an essential textbook, contributing to the global understanding of fertility and IVF acupuncture treatments.
“As a researcher and practitioner, I believe in the synergy of clinical practice and academic research. It is through this integration that we can truly advance the field of fertility acupuncture and offer the best care to our patients. I hope you will consider participating in our research and help advance fertility acupuncture care for everyone.”
– Irina Szmelskyj.
Current Research Focus
1. Egg quality and quantity
Optimising IVF success rates with acupuncture by increasing egg quantity and quality.
2. Miscarriage prevention
The role of acupuncture in reducing miscarriage rates.
3. Blood flow
Acupuncture regulation of ovarian and uterine blood flow in PCOS and low ovarian reserve patients.
Fertility Acupuncture Research and Academic Work
Conferences and Lectures
Invited Guest Lecturer at The Northern College of Acupuncture, York, UK. 2011 to present. Title: “Acupuncture and Fertility: an Integrated Approach”. 2011 to present.
Invited speaker at The 6th National Congress, Associazione Medici Agopuntori Bolognesi, Bologna, Italy. October, 2017. Presentations titles:
“Acupuncture Treatment During IVF”
“Advanced Infertility Medical Tests and Investigations: Interpretation and Implications for Acupuncturists”
“Acupuncture and IVF Research Design: Are We Asking the Right Questions?”
Invited guest lecturer at The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, New Zealand. Title “Limitations of Acupuncture and IVF Research”. November, 2015
Invited speaker and expert panel member at The British Medical Acupuncture Society’s Spring Meeting, Newcastle, UK. Title “Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Research Design: Are We Asking the Right Questions?”. April, 2015
Invited speaker at The Acupuncture Fertility Network Conference, Gloucestershire, UK. Title “Conventional Medical Infertility Investigations: Interpretation and Implications for Acupuncturists”. March, 2015
Speaker at the 17th International Acupuncture Research Symposium, King’s College, London, UK. Title “Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Research Design: Are We Asking the Right Questions?”. March, 2015
Invited guest lecturer at The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, New Zealand. Title “Outcome Measures”. November 2014.
Speaker at The Annual Zita West Fertility Acupuncturists Network Seminar, The Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK. Title “Mechanisms of Acupuncture in Reproductive Medicine: Summary of Research”. November 2014.
Invited guest lecturer at Lincoln University, Lincoln, UK. Title “Acupuncture and Fertility: an Integrated Approach”. 2011-2014.
Main Academic Publications
Szmelskyj, I., & Aquilina, L. (2014). Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction: An Integrated Approach to Treatment and Management (A. O. Szmelskyj, Ed.). Elsevier Ltd. ISBN 978-0702050107
Szmelskyj, I. (2015). Acupuncture in Assisted Reproduction. In J. Bold & S. Bedford (Eds.), Integrated Approaches To Infertility, IVF And Recurrent Miscarriage. Singing Dragon. ISBN 978-1848191556
Szmelskyj, I., & Szmelskyj, A. (2017). Acupuncture for infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome. JAMA – Journal of the American Medical Association, 318(15), 1501
“I cannot recommend Irina highly enough, particularly to any woman who is trying to conceive, is getting ready for IVF or is pregnant.
Not only did Irina’s acupuncture treatments result in a healthy pregnancy after years of heartache miscarrying many times and then not being able to conceive at all, but she supported me well above and beyond the call of duty during those worrying pregnancy months.
Irina is a skilled and highly experienced acupuncturist, has a real empathy for the people she treats and her integrity and passion shine through in bucket loads.”
H.D.
Irina Szmelskyj is a co-author of the most comprehensive international best-selling textbook on Fertility Acupuncture and IVF
The book ‘Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction’ (ISBN 978-0702050107) reached No1 best-seller ranking in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India.
Professional Book Reviews
“A must have for the bookshelf of any acupuncturist who is ever called upon to treat fertility issues – if you have room for one book this surely must be it.” Reviewed by Martin Dean, The Acupuncture Fertility Centre, March 2015
“Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning.” Reviewed by Stephen Clarke, Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society, May 2015
“Only Irina Szmelskyj and Lianne Aquilina, however, really do justice to the complexities involved in integrating acupuncture with IVF and ART.” Reviewed by David Frederick Mayor, Acupuncture in Medicine, February 2015
“This book is extremely well re-searched and referenced.” Reviewed by Danny Maxwell (London Acupuncture Clinic) on behalf of the Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015
“The authors confidently evince the TCM acupuncture approach as an effective adjuvant ART treatment and present a well-researched, clinically relevant text for new and seasoned fertility acupuncturists alike.” Reviewed by Lee Hullender Rubin, The American Acupuncturist, Winter 2015
Topics Covered
- Physiology of reproductive health and anatomy of the reproductive organs
- Infertility tests and investigations
- Fertility support by reducing the impact of lifestyle barriers to fertility
- Management of patients diagnosed with blocked tubes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, anovulation, endometriosis, premature ovarian insufficiency, unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, male fertility
- Acupuncture as an adjunct to medical fertility treatment, including IVF and other assisted conception treatments
- Management of patients diagnosed with blocked tubes, PCOS, anovulation, endometriosis, premature ovarian insufficiency, unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, male factor infertility
- Support of patients with a history of recurrent miscarriages
- Treatment of patients during early pregnancy after infertility
- Fertility acupuncture ethical considerations
Acupuncture for Fertility in London
“Irina has successfully prepared my body for two IVF babies, pregnancy and birth. She has an amazing knowledge and understanding of women’s health, expertise in acupuncture and such a high level of care. I continue to come for treatment for general well-being and migraines and have recommended Irina to many friends over the years.”
S.V.
Conceivable Fertility Acupuncture: London Location
Our London fertility acupuncture clinic is centrally located, just a 2-minute walk from NCP London Bloomsbury Square parking and within a short walk of Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, and Russell Square London underground stations.
The clinic is also easily accessible for IVF patients from the Marylebone district and Harley Street, where many London IVF and fertility clinics are located.