Acupuncture to compliment IVF

Before their first treatment, most patients or couples will ask a common question: “What can I (or we) do to give us the best chances for pregnancy?” Besides maintaining a well-balanced diet, sleep schedule, and exercise program, many patients and couples often inquire about additional treatment options outside of their traditional fertility treatment program. An excellent option for optimizing the likelihood of success and to ease your ability to navigate infertility stressors is acupuncture.

Why acupuncture?

Studies have shown that an acupuncture treatment right before transfer, and one directly following transfer can increase the odds of pregnancy by 65%.

Acupuncture can increase fertility by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs and balancing the endocrine system, according to several studies and medical research. “The goal of an infertility treatment from a Chinese medicine perspective is not just to get pregnant, but to stay pregnant and to have a healthy baby,” . Among many other benefits, acupuncture can provide better blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, creating a stronger chance for an egg to be nourished and carried to term. Because of the delicate balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and reproductive glands, stress is capable of preventing a woman from ovulating entirely. This can contribute to the cause of female infertility. Stress can also create spasms in both the fallopian tubes and the uterus, which can interfere with movement and implantation of a fertilized egg. In men, stress can alter sperm counts, motility, and cause impotence. Acupuncture infertility treatment counters the effects of stress and cortizol by releasing endorphins in the brain.

How does Chinese Medicine improve IVF success rates?

- It improves the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs.

- It regulates the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles It increases the blood flow to the uterus and increases the thickness of the uterine lining.

- It lessens the side effects of Western drugs used in IVF.

- It strengthens and regulates the patients immune system.

- It improves male semen to create better quality and quantity of embryos.

People ask, does acupuncture hurt? We have included a testimony from a happy patient:

The first time I tried acupuncture, I was nervous. I wasn’t afraid of needles, per se, but the idea of someone poking them into my skin still made me highly uncomfortable. But to my pleasant surprise, I found acupuncture to be nothing like I thought it would be. The needles didn’t hurt and instead of something scary, my regular treatments turned into something I looked forward to. I came to respect and trust my acupuncturist as a valuable partner in reaching better health, and the treatments became a welcomed hour to relax and get rid of stress.

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