The success rates, as compared, when IVF had been performed without the aid of Acupuncture and when IVF was performed with the assistance of Acupuncture are much higher with the latter.

Before IVF

It is advisable to treat patients for a month or two before progressing to IVF.

Women over the age 40 may need more than a couple of months of Acupuncture.

Acupuncture helps in:

• Improving general health
• Improving blood supply
• Improving egg production
• Regularizing menstrual cycles
• Reducing stress
• Improving mental health
• Correcting endometrial thickness

During IVF

It is appropriate to treat immediately before and after the implantation. Acupuncture helps in

• Reducing pelvic pain
• Reducing anxiety/ calming your nerves
• Triggers vasodilatation and blood flow
• Minimizes cramping
• Relaxes the cervix
• Makes uterus more receptive

After IVF

There is absolutely no evidence that short travel impacts the pregnancy rates after IVF. The patients only need to be immobilized for a few hours post transfer.

It is recommended that the patient takes weekly sessions to successfully retain the fetus.

Acupuncture helps in

• retaining the fetus
• reducing stress
• balance the hormones
• reduce the side effects of hormone therapy
• improve overall health
• reduce any contractions
• reduce the chances of miscarriage
• fight anemia, fatigue, nausea

After successful conception It is advisable to take a few sessions for high risk moms-to-be.

Acupuncture helps in

• Reducing nausea
• Reducing morning sickness
• Reducing hyperemia
• Reducing the risk of preeclampsia
• Addressing other risk factors.