How the Cycle Regulation Method Helps PCOS Patients Conceive
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of irregular ovulation and infertility in women of reproductive age. In Ontario, many patients are seeking natural and holistic approaches alongside medical care to improve their chances of conception.
At TCM Fertility, our Cycle Regulation Method integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, acupuncture, NPN-approved herbal formulas, and lifestyle guidance—tailored to each phase of the menstrual cycle—to address PCOS at its root.
Understanding PCOS from a TCM Perspective
In TCM, PCOS often involves patterns such as:
Kidney deficiency – affecting reproductive essence (Jing) and ovulation
Phlegm-damp accumulation – leading to cyst formation and weight gain
Liver Qi stagnation – disrupting hormonal balance and menstrual flow
The goal of treatment is not only to induce ovulation but to restore the body's internal balance so conception can occur naturally or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF.
What Is the Cycle Regulation Method?
The Cycle Regulation Method aligns treatment with the four phases of your menstrual cycle—even if your cycle is currently irregular. For PCOS patients, this phase-specific approach helps:
Stimulate and regulate ovulation
Improve egg quality and endometrial receptivity
Balance hormones naturally
Reduce inflammation and metabolic stress
Phase 1 – Menstruation
Goal: Clear old endometrial lining and regulate blood flow
Methods:
Acupuncture points to invigorate blood and resolve stasis (e.g., SP6, ST29)
NPN-listed herbal formulas to move blood gently and prepare the uterus for a new cycle
Phase 2 – Follicular Phase
Goal: Support follicle development and prepare for ovulation
Methods:
Acupuncture to nourish Kidney Yin and improve ovarian blood flow
Herbal formulas with Yin-tonifying and Qi-regulating herbs to encourage follicle growth
Phase 3 – Ovulation
Goal: Promote smooth ovulation and reduce inflammation
Methods:
Acupuncture for Liver Qi flow and hormonal trigger support
Carefully selected NPN herbs to aid cervical mucus quality and ovulatory function
Phase 4 – Luteal Phase
Goal: Support implantation and early pregnancy maintenance
Methods:
Acupuncture points to warm the uterus and tonify Kidney Yang
Luteal-phase herbal formulas to stabilize hormones and improve endometrial receptivity
Why This Method Works for PCOS
Targets the underlying patterns instead of just symptoms
Customizes treatment to your current cycle phase (or induced cycle in IVF)
Integrates safely with fertility medications
Uses Health Canada NPN-approved herbal ingredients for safety and quality assurance
Patient Tips for PCOS Fertility Support
Keep a cycle tracking chart—even if cycles are irregular, tracking helps adjust treatment phases
Maintain a balanced diet, reduce refined carbs, and increase anti-inflammatory foods
Manage stress with regular gentle movement and mindfulness practices
Communicate openly with both your TCM and fertility specialists
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Take the Next Step
If you have PCOS and are trying to conceive, the Cycle Regulation Method may help you regain menstrual regularity, improve ovulation, and create optimal conditions for pregnancy.