IVF & Infertility Acupuncture

IVF Acupuncture & Infertility Acupuncture are most commonly used for IVF support before and after embryo transfer, and for the treatment of infertility. A study performed by the University of Adelaide fertility centre pointed out that fertility numbers during embryo transfer could be doubled by using acupuncture. The University of Adelaide experiment plays a role in a small but expanding body of investigation that suggests acupuncture can help you with enhancing pregnancy outcomes when going through IVF treatment. IVF Acupuncture is actually safe and no adverse effects were noted.

There are a great number of theories to make clear how this could work to help and support IVF and treatment infertility.

Acupuncture and herbs can assist to support healthy reproduction function in women and men.

Increase blood circulation and supply to your uterus and ovaries.

Release of hormones which command your menstruation cycle.

Boosting your capacity to fall pregnant as well the alleviation of anxiety and stress.

Prevents the uterus from contracting.

Lessens the side effects of drugs used in IVF.

Strengthens the immune system.

Improves semen to create better quality and quantity of embryos

Decreases the chances miscarriage.

Improves the functions of the ovaries which can produce better quality eggs.

In our clinic, these outstanding results were achieved with acupuncture technique & Chinese Medicine fertility treatment developed by TCM doctor  Helen H. Wang. Each patient has a personalised treatment plan designed for him/her according to their body type, and how to achieve the highest possible fertility success rates.

Our clinic will assist you in preparing for and also for the duration of your IVF cycle.  Each of our IVF acupuncture sessions works in conjunction with your own IVF treatment and will be of benefit to your wellbeing. IVF Acupuncture can also be safely integrated with your own medical care, giving you emotional balance, self confidence along with improvements to your health and wellbeing, strengthening your chance of achieving success of pregnancy.

It is important to note that there are a number of key timeframes in which IVF acupuncture are especially helpful for your progress throughout each and every stage of your IVF cycle, to increase your chance of success and improve how you feel in order to achieve your desired pregnancy.

IVF Acupuncture for women

1) Before and during the medication phase of IVF

  * Building up your body's Qi, and balancing your body's Yin and Yang

  * Regulating your cycle and hormones

  * Helping with ovulation

  * Assisting to bolster egg quality

 2 treatments per week for 4-5 weeks(optimal)

2) Acupuncture after egg collection 

  * Reducing any local tissue trauma or bleeding

  * Warming your uterus, helping prepare a calm environment for the arrival of an embryo.

2-3 treatments in first week after the procedure, 1-2 treatment(s) in following week till the day of embryo transfer.

3) On the day of embryo transfer

  * increase the rates of having a baby

1 treatment on the day of the transfer and 1 treatment the following day 

4) One week after embryo trasfer

  * Enhancing microcirculation in the uterine lining and the newly developing placenta

  * Reducing anxiety

1 treatment per week until week 12 of pregnancy as need

IVF Acupuncture for men

1) Before IVF

  * Building up your body's Qi, and balancing your body's Yin and Yang

  * Increasing in sperm motility and morphology

 2 treatments per week for 4 weeks

2) On the day of sperm donation

  * Reducing anxiety

  * Increasing in sperm motility and morphology

1 treatment before sperm donation

Others:

1) The acupuncture points will be changed during the different phases of the IVF

2) Traditional Chinese Medicine is suggested as according to your individual needs

3) Consumption of Health Foods is recommended  

Our clinic help to improve  the following conditions relating to infertility:

Endometriosis

IVF failure

Miscarriage

Low libido

High FSH levels & advanced maternal age & early menopause

Anovulation

Folicular phase defect & Luteal phase defect

Irregular periods

Amenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea

Poly cystic ovarian syndrome

Blocked fallopian tubes

Unexplained infertility

Uterine Fibroids - small & large

Ovarian Cysts

Low sperm numbers, poor quality and low motility for Male infertility

    ▪  Increase blood circulation and supply to your uterus and ovaries.

    ▪  Release of hormones which command your menstruation cycle.

    ▪  Boosting your capacity to fall pregnant as well the alleviation of anxiety and stress.