Fertility Acupuncture and IVF

Many fertility clinics are now embracing the use of acupuncture as an adjunct to fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies. Why would they do this? Because of the increased success rate of those procedures when acupuncture treatments are used concurrent with treatment.

A large well designed German study showed that acupuncture used along with IVF nearly doubled success rates in achieving pregnancy. This is a huge increase in successful outcome. For the men and women undergoing the expense and physical and emotional ordeal of IVF procedures this is a huge bonus.

How does acupuncture actually help women achieve this success?

Acupuncture can:

• increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
• help thicken the uterine lining which creates a better environment for the fertilized egg
  
• release endorphins to relax the body and uterus during procedures
  
• help return the body to homeostasis
• help relieve anxiety and stress
• create a feeling of overall well-being

All of the above contribute to the successful outcome of IVF procedures. Remaining positive during these treatments is also important. In the hands of a skilled and compassionate acupuncture practitioner this is possible.

Choosing a practitioner who is experienced in fertility problems and in the acupuncture IVF protocol is also important. Research has shown that specific acupuncture points used for infertility and during embryo transfers is an important factor in this success.

In choosing an acupuncture practitioner, in addition to having experience with infertility, pick someone you feel you can really open up to, someone you feel will really listen to all your concerns. This can be a long journey and you want to feel supported. The relationship should be a partnership in healing and in achieving your fertility goals.

I wish you all great success in your fertility journey!

For anyone who would like to access this German study it was published in the periodical Fertility and Sterility. You can access the abstract of the study here.

If you would like more information on how acupuncture and IVF can work together, or in how I might be able to help you please call for a free phone consult at (310)367-1564.

Acupuncture for Fertility

As a specialist in women's health, I treat many women with fertility challenges. Some women are undergoing IVF or invitro fertilitzation and use acupuncture to maximize a successful outcome. Others use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine alone. In either case Traditional Chinese Medicine can help.

In the years that I have been treating women I have seen many miracles. Some examples of those miracles are a 44 year old patient who had suffered two miscarriages prior to using Chinese medicine. We worked together for about 9 months, she became pregnant and now is the mother of a healthy 2 year old.

Another case, a 33 year old came to me distressed because her doctor had recommended clomid in order for her to become pregnant. She decided to try acupuncture and herbs first. Within 6 weeks of my treatments she was pregnant. She is now the mother of a 3 year old.

Another women had tried IVF on two occasions unsuccessfully, then decided to just use chinese herbs and acupuncture. After 2 months of treatment she became pregnant, had a wonderful pregnancy and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.

I give these examples to give hope to the many women out there who feel they may never succeed in getting pregant. I can site many more successful cases, but for now let me just say, THIS MEDICINE WORKS! It works in many different situations and truly it is my honor to be of help.

I love to look at the baby pictures in my office of all the women who have been helped with this medicine. I think I may have to get a larger bulletin board!

If you would like more information on how Chinese medicine can help please visit my website:bethanymuhl.com