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Preparing for IVF

Reproductive - IVF PreparationBest Option

We believe for you to optimize your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby you should prepare your body with acupuncture treatment, Chinese medicinal herbs, proper nutrition, and stress reduction for at least 3-6 months.  Your body begins to recruit your eggs about 120 days before they are released.  It is during this period that is most important to nourish your body to improve egg quality, and strengthen your uterus by increased blood flow to your uterus and ovaries.

As we age, blood flow decreases, and science has verified that the circulation to the reproductive organs declines. Given that blood provides oxygen and nutrients, it is easy to understand why a lack of blood flow to the ovaries can result in poor quality eggs and sperm. So improving the circulation can benefit the environment in which both the eggs and sperm mature and develop.

Second Option

The next best plan is to have acupuncture treatment 4-8 weeks before egg retrieval.  We recommend acupuncture twice a week until you begin your stimulation medications, then every other day during stimulation before egg retrieval (it usually works out to be 3-4 treatments), and on the day of embryo transfer.

Third option

Lastly, there is the option to have acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer only. You would have acupuncture treatment before embryo transfer, and again right after the embies were returned to their home.  A good deal of research shows the benefits of having acupuncture on the day of Embryo Transfer.  It can be quite beneficial to relax the uterus, increase blood flow, reduce stress and enhance your total experience.  Sometimes due to timing or finances, this becomes the best option for you.

Although not optimum, this process is highly recommended for those who have serious budget or time restraints.

Each patient, their bodies, and their ultimate situations differ greatly.  We look forward to working with you to develop a customized plan of treatment, which will be of greatest benefit to you.