Acupuncture for IVF and IUI Support
Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can be effective in patients receiving IVF and IUI treatment, adding acupuncture as a complementary therapy has been associated with success rate increases of up to 50%.
Acupuncture increasing blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF, and improving the effectiveness of the drugs prescribed. It also relaxes the uterus and can reduce uterine spasms after embryo transfer. Acupuncture can also reduces stress, calm anxiety and reduce the side effects of fertility medication.
Acupuncture for improving ovarian reserve
Ovarian reserve naturally declines with age, but for some women this reduction occurs earlier than expected. For other women, the right time to attempt to conceive has come later in life, and a decrease in this reserve can pose a problem with fertility. In both cases, recent studies demonstrate that acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help women who have been diagnosed with a decreased ovarian reserve to achieve pregnancy
Who can benefit from fertility acupuncture?
Our fertility acupuncture services are ideal for women and couples who are:
- Actively trying to conceive, either naturally or through IVF or IUI.
- Experiencing unexplained infertility or infertility. related to autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
- Dealing with reproductive challenges such as PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, reduced FHS (Follicle - stimulating hormone), uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and luteal phase defect.
- Preventing recurrent miscarriage.
- Looking for natural ways to improve sperm quality and quantity.
- Seeking to reduce stress and anxiety associated with their fertility journey.
Acupuncture Timeline for IVF
1. PREPARATION IVF CYCLE
Best if you can start acupuncture treatment 4-6 weeks before IVF cycle.
Acupuncture will regulate neural activity, improve local blood circulation, and support the body’s homeostatic processes.
During preparation, patient try to change life style. manage stress, mind control and emotion change your life style- sleep, eating, supplement, workout.
ACUPUNCTURE:
Enhances circulation to ovaries and uterus, reduce stress, strengthen immune system.
2. PRIMING PHASE
IVF cycle begins on 1st day of your period. Women takes medication to suppress ovaries to prepare for stimulation.
ACUPUNCTURE:
Promote blood flow to ovaries, improve the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs, help to manage mental health.
3. OVULATION STIMULATION PHASE
Ovaries are stimulated to grow follicles.
ACUPUNCTURE:
Tonify the blood and nourish Kidney Yin, to help stimulate the production of follicles.
Reduce the side effects from the hormonal medication, Regulate the hormone to produce a larger number of follicles. The eggs grow to full maturity and improving the eggs quality.
4. EGG RETRIEVAL
hCG injection for final maturation (trigger shot 2 days before egg retrieval)
Fertilization and incubation in the lab.
ACUPUNCTURE:
1 or 2 treatments in 2 days before egg retrieval.
Most important time to help with the final maturation of the eggs.
5. PREPARATION FOR EMBRYO TRANSFER (ET)
Acupuncture is effective at increasing the thickness of uterus lining. A healthy adequate uterine lining is at least 8mm thick. In the case of the uterus, this helps develop the endometrium to prepare it to receive an embryo.
ACUPUNCTURE:
Focus on increase the amount of blood flow to uterus, improve quality of the endometrium lining.
Start getting acupuncture treatment 1st day of period cycle. 2 times a week for 2-3 weeks.
Pre- & Post- Embryo Transfer:
30 minute before and after embryo transfer.
6. IMPLANTATION AND PREGNANCY TEST
After embryo transfer:
One or Two acupuncture treatments can improve the chances for successful implantation and prevent miscarriage.
10 Days after ET...
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