Bethany Muhl Acupuncture - Los Angeles, CA

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Fertility Acupuncture and IVF

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

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.

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