Acupuncture for IVF support NYC
How Can Acupuncture Help with IVF?
Our treatment methods help support the controlled ovarian stimulation, embryo transfer phase, and fertilization methods to increase success.
Chinese medicine aims to build blood and strength to help achieve pregnancy, improves egg and sperm quality, and increase implantation rates.
Acupuncture helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone)Balances hormones (HPA Axis)Increase blood flow to the endometrium to help achieve a healthy uterine lining.
Helps improve success rates (live birth rates, low responders, help mitigate side effects)
Numerous studies has shown Acupuncture has fertility boosting benefits. It can help create an optimum endometrium for implantation as well as better quality egg cell for fertilization.
How many treatments will i need?
It is essential to start treating 3 months prior before beginning any western treatments. This will help increase the odds of conceptions when combined with both modalities.
We are still able to help support through the IVF cycle if you are unable to do the preparatory cycle.
There is a 3-4 month window in the preconception time period before a cycle in which egg quality and reserve can be influenced.
Hormones fluctuates on a weekly/monthly period we generally work to correct underlying imbalances which will take 3-9 months to create an optimum fertile environment
Since everyone situation is different we will need a Chinese medicine evaluation before recommending a plan of care