Benefits of Acupuncture with IVF, FET, IUI
Increase in pregnancy rates!
Research shows that acupuncture before and after an embryo transfer improves pregnancy outcomes. The studies show that acupuncture improves pregnancy outcomes, lowers miscarriage rates, and decreases ectopic pregnancies.
“Research demonstrates that women who receive acupuncture in combination with their high-tech fertility treatments improve reproductive outcomes.” This research has been published in the scientific literature and has helped to thrust acupuncture into the spotlight as a valuable adjunct to high-tech fertility options.
Source: https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31604
It is even more beneficial to begin acupuncture 3 months prior to starting IVF. Dosage matters. In the most recent literature, starting acupuncture treatments prior to transfer is recommended. 12 sessions of acupuncture is the number that the study concluded for improving pregnancy rates.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4458185/
What about FET? How many sessions do you recommend? At a minimum, 4 acupuncture sessions prior to the cycle start. treatments before the transfer is ideal to optimize your pregnancy results.
Acupuncture treatments work to support your body, help to improve outcomes and keep you comfortable and relaxed during your cycle. In research, these protocols show an increase in pregnancy rates, live birth rates, and a decrease in miscarriage.
To learn more about acupuncture benefits with IVF, FET and IUI & how to optimize pregnancy outcomes you can book an appointment with me in the clinic or virtually for fertility coaching!
