IVF & Fertility
hen you feel nourished, balanced, and healthy your body naturally expresses its most vibrant reproductive potential. When you are overworked, anxious, and running on empty your fertility is suppressed and your chances for success are greatly diminished. This principle is no different for patients seeking technological assistance with conception. Success of IVF and IUI depend just as much on the state of your body as does success without these techniques. Healthy response to drugs, good egg quality, and a fertile and receptive uterine lining are essential for a high probability of pregnancy and healthy delivery of a baby. By incorporating Acupuncture, stress-reduction, lifestyle and dietary guidance, and targeted nutritional supplementation, your chances are increased and your investment maximized.
Scientific studies have shown again and again that Acupuncture can increase IVF success rates dramatically, in some cases up to 60% over the norm.
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors. Read full disclaimer.
LET'S GET YOU READY.
First off, we do a complete assessment of your daily activities. Do you drive a truck? Do you always use your right hand to drill? We look for repetitive issues that are causing problems and go over any past injuries that cause long lasting pain.
Trusted by Doctors
The IVF protocol we use is based in science and recommended by fertility doctors. Many of our patients are sent to us by fertility specialists in order to maximize positive outcomes.
Proven Track Record
75% of our IVF patients end up with a healthy baby.
We Understand Your Situation
We know that for some IVF can be a stressful process. We help you manage the stress while at the same time dramatically improving your chances of a healthy baby. Also, we are organized, efficient, and responsive – no extra stress here!
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THE BENEFITS OF OUR IVF/IUI PREPARATION PROGRAM:
Your mind and body are better prepared to handle the process
IVF/IUI can be stressful, not just for the mind, but for the body as well. Using customized acupuncture, customized herbal medicines (given BEFORE not DURING your injection cycle), and nutritional guidance, we take time to make sure your body and mind are as prepared as possible BEFORE you start the ovarian stimulation protocols. A vital and healthy body combined with balanced, calm mind ensures that ovarian response is maximized and unwanted side-effects are minimized.The principle of IVF/IUI preparation is simple — your body needs the resources and resilience to respond effectively and efficiently to the stimulation given by the fertility drugs. Make sure it is ready to go… AND that it has the endurance to finish.
Your side effects from medications are reduced
The pain of endometriosis not only affects your body but your peace of mind, often leading to feelings of helplessness, exhaustion and defeat. I will listen to you and create a complete treatment plan that addresses these and other feelings to help you take back control.
Weekly one-on-one individualized coaching and support
We teach you powerful mind-body techniques to help you connect with reserves of spiritual energy you never knew you had. It is our firm belief that regardless of medical intervention, there is always a spiritual component to the process of bringing new life into the world. Our mind-body training is designed to support and encourage this spiritual process.
In our experience, here are the changes we routinely see in patients who come to us for IVF Support:
• Less stress during the cycle
• Improved response to stimulation drugs
• Better fertilization rates
• Higher pregnancy rates
• Lower miscarriage rates
TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE.
How much time do you need to prepare?
It is our goal to begin nourishing and preparing the follicles in the ovaries for their journey under the effects of the fertility medications you will be taking. By providing your ovaries with a calm, stable, nutrient-rich environment, these primordial follicles are well-prepared for the journey that is to come under the influence of gonadotropins and other fertility medications.
It is never too late to begin treatment to help increase your chances with IVF.
The miracle of conception and pregnancy doesn’t have a fixed timeline. The important thing to understand is that by doing something extra to ensure that your body can respond more effectively, you can only increase your chances. No matter where you are in your process — whether you are doing IVF in a few months or a few days — we do our best to get you on track and ready.
Your situation depends on many factors and the best thing you can do is get into a more conscious, proactive mode as soon as possible. We help you do that with our experience and accuracy in detecting and correcting issues that can affect your outcome.
So, even if you are planning your cycle next month, next week, tomorrow, or have already begun, our IVF/IUI program will be an incredible asset. Whatever you can do to bring greater balance and harmony to your body will go a long way to making your cycle as successful as possible.
HERE'S HOW OUR FOUR PART PLAN WORKS FOR YOU.
1. Acupuncture improves blood flow
Regular acupuncture treatments have been shown to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs and maximize fertility rates. Acupuncture does this by calming the nervous system which causes blood vessels to dilate, hormones to regulate and the effects of stress to be mitigated. Increased blood flow also ensures a thick uterine lining and prepares the uterus for implantation. These effects help the body to express its most fertile potential at various stages of the fertility cycle.
2. Acupuncture & relaxation Techniques Reduce stress
Research shows that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins – also coined your “happy hormones.” These happy hormones decrease pain and inflammation and increase a sense of well being. When your stress levels are managed you can feel more in control and your body is receptive and better prepared for the journey to come.
We combine acupuncture with calming mental exercises that help you effectively manage stress, in order to keep the body in the most receptive state possible. The process of fertilization and conception are a reflection of the body’s ability to be receptive, to change and to grow a new life.
3. Customized Herbal Therapy
Specialized herbal formulas that address each unique phase of fertility may be used during the months and weeks BEFORE you start your fertility medications. These plant-based supplements regulate hormone output and tissue response, as well as replenish and restore the body’s internal resources. We have seen dramatic changes in menstrual cycle length, flow, and symptoms using herbs along with Acupuncture. This demonstrates the power of herbs to help restore the natural rhythm of the body with very little risk or side-effects. We will stop the herbal medicines approximately 1 week before you are scheduled to begin your fertility medications. This is to prevent any cross-reactions or side-effects, as well as to ensure that the drugs are able to work as effectively as possible.
4. Nutritional Counseling & Planning
Targeted nutritional supplementation and dietary guidance ensures that you are getting the abundant nutrients necessary for a robust, vibrant response to the fertility medications. Improper diet is a source of biological stress that most of us do not think about. Think about it – what is the the one thing we do everyday that affects us the most – EAT! By making targeted, practical adjustments to your diet we can reap significant benefits for you.
COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
+ How does Acupuncture help with IVF success?
Acupuncture enhances circulation to your ovaries and uterus, improves your neuroendocrine axis (the communication between your nervous and endocrine systems), and dramatically reduces stress – all of which helps your response to IVF treatments.
+ Do you give dietary recommendations?
Absolutely. Food is medicine. You will receive dietary recommendations based on your unique needs in addition to our fertility diet plan.
+ What are your success rates?
Over 75% of the patients we see for IVF get pregnant on the cycle they worked with us.
+ Do you recommend supplements?
Yes, we are experienced at guiding our patients on the supplements that are most important for them to take – based on their unique needs.
+ Do I need to start way before my IVF?
No. We’ve had patients with come to us less than a month before starting their next round. And, they got pregnant on that next cycle. Just come in and start as soon as possible. It’s never too late!
+ What are my chances of success?
Bottom line is that your situation is unique and once we meet with you we will be able to give you our best estimate of time and prognosis of outcome.