Acupuncture and Fertility:
The Medical Chinese Classics' explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others.
Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve functioning. This is done by inserting very thin needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at precise acupuncture points.
Acupuncture may be beneficial for patient undergoing fertility treatment and In Vitro Fertilization IVF. The exact mechanism of this effect may be controversial. However; multiple studies have shown increased implantation and pregnancy success rates with IVF using acupuncture and we do encourage our patient to utilize our in house acupuncturist or their own acupuncturist for this purpose if they wish to do so.
Typically, acupuncture can be used to treat different aspects of infertility or to work in conjunction with western medicine to improve success rate. when used during IVF the best and most effective time to do acupuncture is right before and right after the embryo transfer procedure. We encourage you to inquire about acupuncture and its benefits to you individually from your doctor.
- If you have decided to undertake this treatment, you need to undergo few initial tests at fertility clinic.The test for a woman is known as ‘ovarian reserve’. It is done before any medication is given. Stimulation, egg retrieval, insemination and fertilization, culturing the embryo, implantation or embryo transfer are the common steps of this fertilization method.
- Our fertility clinic is based in California including our Los Angeles fertility center, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Burbank, Riverside and many more.
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