IVF and Acupuncture

According to several recent studies, acupuncture treatments can increase the success of IVF by anywhere from 42% to 115% over IVF alone. Acupuncture is so helpful during IVF because it treats the underlying causes of fertility problems and actually increases your body’s ability to conceive and maintain a pregnancy naturally.

For best results, we recommend that a woman seek acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment three months prior to beginning IVF. While three months may seem like a long time, especially after a lengthy battle with infertility, preparing for IVF in this way actually saves time and money by providing a stronger foundation for success. Because acupuncture improves your overall gynecological heath: regulates hormones, helps you produce more and higher quality eggs, and thickens the uterine lining, acupuncture and herbs greatly increase the chances that your first IVF cycle will be a success.

If you do not wish to or cannot wait three months to begin IVF, don’t worry. Many studies show that as few as two treatments (immediately before and after implantation) can dramatically improve your chances of success.

Once you have become pregnant, acupuncture can help maintain a healthy pregnancy by preventing miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Acupuncture is a natural and safe way of ensuring a healthy and gentle pregnancy.