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Your IVF abroad Podcast

with Emma Haslam

Unexplained Infertility and Acupuncture: What It Can (and Can’t) Do

3rd February 2026

Season 4 Episode 10

Show notes:

Being told your infertility is 'unexplained' can feel frustrating, confusing, and hopeless. When tests come back “normal' but pregnancy still isn’t happening, many people are left wondering what else - if anything, they can do.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Sherriff, fertility acupuncturist and founder of The Fertility Suite, to explore the role acupuncture can play in supporting people with unexplained infertility.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about what fertility acupuncture can offer -and just as importantly, what it can’t. We talk about acupuncture as a tool alongside the right medical care and how it can help people feel supported during an often overwhelming journey.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What unexplained infertility really means and how it impacts people emotionally

  • What fertility acupuncture actually involves (and how it differs from general acupuncture) 

  • How acupuncture can support the nervous system and why this is important

  • How fertility acupuncture can support if you have been told that you have unexplained infertility 

  • What acupuncture is and isn't useful for when trying to conceive

  • When acupuncture might be helpful alongside IVF or other fertility treatment

  • The importance of ethics and transparency in complementary therapies and fertility care

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or navigating unexplained infertility or failed cycles, this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and a balanced perspective on other options.

 

👤 About Rachel Sherriff

Rachel Sherriff is the Founder of The Fertility Suite, following her own journey with fertility struggles that led to her wanting to understand more about what could be done to support her own fertility and IVF cycle. 

The Fertility Suite is a group of 6 fertility acupuncture clinics around the UK, Rachel and her team are passionate about helping couples to either get pregnant naturally or, if IVF is needed, helping them to prepare for the best possible outcome. They also work online globally with couples to offer advice and guidance. Rachel has featured widely in various media publications, is passionate about fertility education and hosts The Fertility Suite podcast , which aims to share knowledge from fertility experts. 

🔗 Connect with Rachel Sherriff

instagram.com/thefertility_suite

The Fertility Suite also offer free resources to support your fertility: 

Fertility Supplements Guide

Free Progesterone Webinar 

Free Training:

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Links & Resources:

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