Acupuncture and IVF: Pre and Post Treatments

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Discover how you can increase the success of your IVF attempt with acupuncture.

Acupuncture Before (and after) Your IVF Transfer

Much of the recent acupuncture research has focused on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization).  An article published in the British Medical Journal (February 2008) concluded that “evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF)”.  [*see article below]   These findings exemplify the power of “integrated medicine,” the ultimate in East meets West.

Acupuncture: Improving Your Chances

However, the very best results for those hoping to improve their chances of getting pregnant are when both the female and the male receive acupuncture in combination with Chinese herbal medicine for at least 3 months prior to starting the IVF.  The time frame of three months is indicated as this is the amount of time it takes for a female egg and a male sperm cell to mature.  The only way to influence the quality of the egg and the sperm is to start treatment at least three months ahead of planned conception.  The result?  Better egg quality and improved sperm.

British Medical Journal states in their February 2008 study on acupuncture and IVF:

Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation.

 

Are you interested in Drew performing pre and post acupuncture for your IVF transfer?

Drew tries his best to be available for his clients’ IVF transfer day.  However, he cannot guarantee that he will be available for every transfer.  If Drew has clinic space available, he will do his best to fit you in for both the pre and post acupuncture treatment.  If he cannot see you on transfer day, he may encourage you to visit one of his colleagues clinics or perhaps modify the time you come in to see him (i.e. the day before and after your transfer). Contact Drew today to find out more details and feel confident about your decision to add acupuncture to your IVF. Click here to find out more…

Read the following summary of a study about the male’s role when it comes to IVF and acupuncture, click here…