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TLC Acupuncture Clinics has many practitioners with a special interest and advanced training in the field of fertility treatments including IVF and IUI support. There is evidence that acupuncture when used in conjunction with an IVF or IUI procedure may increase the chances of falling pregnant (1,2,5,7). In saying that, this increase chance of falling pregnant only applies to cases where pregnancy was possible. If the embryo quality is poor and the embryo fails to develop at the correct rate, pregnancy will not be possible even with acupuncture.
We work with many fertility specialists in Brisbane, please bring your list of medications along to your appointment.
Acupuncture helps to regulate the female reproductive system in several ways. Research suggests acupuncture affects the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain which stimulate the secretion of Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (3). This hormone controls various aspects of female reproductive functions such as ovulation, menstruation, and fertility.
Secondly, acupuncture has been shown to improve blood flow to the uterus (4), by inhibiting uterine central sympathetic nerve activity. This helps to regulate hormone levels, increases the health of the uterine wall and increases the quality and thickness of the endometrial lining.
And thirdly, fertility treatments such as IVF and IUI can be intense and stressful, and these stress hormones can have a negative effect on the outcome, reducing the chances of becoming pregnant. Acupuncture helps to stimulate endorphins which inhibit the central nervous systems response to stress thereby lowering the level of stress hormones in the blood. Research shows that acupuncture reduces both stress and anxiety (5).
Acupuncture may also have positive effects on male reproductive health (6).
Each case is different from one person to the next but if you are investigating the possibility of IVF or IUI, we suggest you also make an appointment with us to discuss what your tailored acupuncture plan may involve.
TLC Acupuncture Clinic has a range of practitioners with a special interest in fertility and pregnancy care. To review the practitioners of your nearest clinic click here.
On the day of transfer, we recommend two treatments (7), one treatment pre-transfer and one post-transfer. This can be done with two appointments one 60 minutes appointment before and one 30 minutes appointment after.
For our standard rates on services see our consultation and treatment rates.
If you have copies of any blood tests, medical reports of tests, previous procedures or imaging please bring these with you to your first appointment.
The study concluded, “Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilization.”
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Disclaimer – Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances of the patient’s specific situation. A result is not promised and/or guaranteed from the act of receiving a treatment.
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