Acupuncture for IVF
The evidence is clear: acupuncture can improve IVF success significantly. It can also help you better handle the emotional roller coaster and the side effects caused by the medications.
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At taproot, we have helped many couples through various stages of IVF, from preparation, retrieval rounds and embryo transfers.
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Our fertility protocol is most effective with a minimum of 3 months of treatment before your procedure, although we can jump in to help at any part of your journey.
Before you start: setting the stage
The best time to start Acupuncture is 3 months prior to an IVF. During this time, regular acupuncture & herbs will allow your whole body to reach a healthier baseline to increase your chances. We will also offer lifestyle, supplements & nutrition insights.
Read : Acupuncture for fertility, how long does it take to work?
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Benefits of getting acupuncture & herbs weekly before IVF:
-regularized cycles
-improved uterine lining
-improved egg quality
-lowered stress level
-weight management
Egg retrieval
Acupuncture prior to a retrieval cycle can help in the following ways:
-improve your egg quality
-improve your response in case of low ovarian reserve
-offset the side effects of the stimulant medications
-help with ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS)
Embryo transfer
Studies have showed that getting acupuncture on the day of your transfer, directly before and directly after, can improve pregnancy rates by 65%.
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However, the live birth rate is even better if you have been coming for a while before you started the IVF process.
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You will receive 2 treatments on the day of your transfer.. We recommend weekly sessions until the pregnancy test result and throughout. pregnancy too!