Acupuncture & Embryo Transfer: | Instructions
for Clients
Acupuncture given immediately before and just after Embryo Transfer
has been proven to increase pregnancy rates. In the 2001 study
(Fertility & Sterility, Vol.77, No. 4, April 2002), 42.5%
of the group treated with acupuncture became pregnant, whereas
only 26.3% of the non-treated group became pregnant. It is thought
that the almost 40% increase in pregnancy rate is due to calming
the patient, decreasing the contractility of the uterus, harmonizing
the endocrine system, and decreasing inflammation in the pelvic
region after egg retrieval.
The impact of the Pre and Post Embryo Transfer Protocol is the
most significant factor ever to enhance the success of In Vitro
Fertilization. Because of its effectiveness, we feel strongly
that the Pre and Post Embryo Transfer Protocol be offered to EVERY
IVF patient.
This service is provided ON SITE at Conceptions for their clients
by our professional contract acupuncture staff. If you would like
to use our service to maximize your chances of having a baby,
please contact us with your tentative dates as soon as possible.
We will need to coordinate this with your IVF nurse and embryology
team. It is your responsibility to notify us of any changes in
the transfer date and time, as we want to provide ultimate service
for you. Our staff will meet you one hour before your transfer
and will provide both treatments for you on your special day.
Our Success Rates
Based on our First 188 Clients:
| <30-34
yo |
<30-34
yo |
35-38yo |
39-41yo |
>42
yo |
|
86% Pregnant |
70% Pregnant |
68% Pregnant |
58% Pregnant |
42% Pregnant |
|
12/14 Cycles |
40/57 Cycles |
44/64 Cycles |
14/24 Cycles |
3/7 Cycles |
Acupuncture
Before and After ET: Breakdown of Cycle Day 3 (64%)Vs Cycle Day
5 (68%) for Patients Using Their Own Eggs
