Low Ovarian Reserve (DOR/LOR)
When the numbers feel small, the possibilities do not have to be.
Why this diagnosis stings
Low or diminished ovarian reserve means fewer eggs and, often, eggs that struggle to mature with strong mitochondrial energy. Labs such as AMH, FSH, and antral-follicle count flag the issue, but numbers are not destiny. What matters now is how well blood, oxygen, and hormones nourish the follicles you still have.
Where integrative care moves the needle
Where integrative care moves the needle
Acupuncture and the bio-energetic tools we stack around it can upgrade several weak links at once: pelvic micro-circulation, cortisol balance, mitochondrial ATP, and endometrial receptivity. A 2025 meta-analysis of 38 RCTs found that acupuncture given during ovarian stimulation increased clinical-pregnancy odds by 33 percent compared with standard care, and systematic reviews continue to show meaningful lifts in live-birth rates as well.
Our step-by-step strategy
Acupuncture and the bio-energetic tools we stack around it can upgrade several weak links at once: pelvic micro-circulation, cortisol balance, mitochondrial ATP, and endometrial receptivity. A 2025 meta-analysis of 38 RCTs found that acupuncture given during ovarian stimulation increased clinical-pregnancy odds by 33 percent compared with standard care, and systematic reviews continue to show meaningful lifts in live-birth rates as well.
Our step-by-step strategy
First we map your entire cycle, medicated or natural, then time three layers of support to it:
Acupuncture prescriptions that target ovarian blood flow and hypothalamic-pituitary signaling.
Frequency-Specific Microcurrent and red-light sessions that recharge follicular mitochondria during the 90-day maturation window.
Nutrition and supplement coaching built around antioxidants that shield egg DNA.
If you can give us three months before an IVF or IUI cycle we will influence the full life span of the eggs now queueing up; if your retrieval is sooner, we focus on uterine receptivity and medication side-effects so nothing is left on the table.
What you will notice
Women in our DOR track often report steadier moods, thicker endometrium, and fewer medication side-effects within one cycle. On scan day follicles tend to measure more evenly, and transfers feel calmer because you know every variable you can control is handled.
Your Next Step
Every remaining egg deserves its best chance. Schedule a fertility consultation today and let us build a plan that turns discouraging statistics into a personal success story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You Still Have Questions. We’re Here With Answers.
DOR means your ovaries are producing fewer eggs than expected for your age, and those eggs may have lower quality. It’s most often diagnosed with labs like AMH, FSH, or antral follicle counts—but these markers don’t predict whether pregnancy is still possible. Many women with low reserve go on to conceive, especially with the right support.
Yes. Acupuncture improves blood flow to the ovaries, helps balance reproductive hormones, and can enhance egg quality by supporting cellular energy (ATP). Research shows women undergoing IVF who add acupuncture may double their odds of pregnancy and significantly improve live birth rates.
Ideally, start at least 90 days. That’s how long it takes for an egg to mature. But if your cycle has already started or you’re in the middle of treatments, don’t wait. Even starting now can make a meaningful difference in uterine lining quality, medication side effects, and emotional stress.
Yes. In fact, many women with DOR want to try conceiving naturally before moving to assisted reproduction. We treat based on your unique cycle, regardless of whether you’re using medications.
Absolutely not. While it’s true that age affects egg quantity and quality, integrative support like acupuncture, FSM, and red-light can still improve outcomes. Many of our patients are 40+ and have had success.
