Acupuncture and IVF

A British study found that rates of success were twice as high among those having the alternative therapy. Fertility experts said the findings were interesting and statistically significant.

Studies suggest acupuncture can dramatically increase the chances of a successful IVF treatment. According to The Guardian news; "getting pregnant for women undergoing fertility treatment by 65%,”.

Research suggests that acupuncture may help in various areas relating to assisted conception, including during the lead-up to a cycle and immediately before and after embryo transfer (though, as with most research related to complementary treatments, this can’t be considered proven). The treatments contribute to higher level of IVF success.

Boosting your Chances of Successful IVF

It’s important to make sure you are treated according to your own individual circumstances. On your first visit, your practitioner will take into consideration your medical history and lifestyle, as well as making observational diagnoses. The Consultation questions are carefully compiled to provide the practitioner with this important information.

Preparing properly for IVF or other assisted fertility treatments can often be more important and beneficial than if you are trying for a baby naturally. Embarking down this journey for an additional member to your family can be very demanding and stressful, but the treatment can help you make sure that you are doing everything possible to increase the likelihood of conception.

Heiwa Clinic provides the right physical, dietary requirements and emotional support, before and during treatment, to help off-set these stresses and strains and to enhance your overall health and well-being. We can keep you positive and in the right mind-set too. All of which can help improve your chances of success.

During the consultation we review of your medical history to establish the underlying medical factors influencing your chances of success and look at your general day to day lifestyle and diet. Nutrition plays such an important role in the success and impact on every cell in your body and the environment in which the fertilised egg begins to develop.

Additional advice

Dietary advice is given based on your traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis.

It is usual individuals whom are going through the IVF process find it stressful and mentally difficult to keep a positive state of mind. Additional advice would be given to help reduce stress depending on the persons level of stress and emotional balance.