Support for Assisted Reproductive Medicine - IVF, IUI, ICSI

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Acupuncture and IVF

IVF can be associated with significant stress for many.

Acupuncture can assist in reducing the unwanted side effects from synthetic hormones and drugs, as well as the trauma incurred to the body from surgical procedures.

Acupuncture is desirable, as there is low to no risk of interaction with the drugs/ hormones taken during the IVF cycle.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can:

  • Improve blood flow to the reproductive organs (ovaries and uterus)

  • Improve endometrial thickness and quality

  • Enhance the ovarian response

  • Reduce stress and anxiety and feel good endorphins

  • Help to reduce the side effects of IVF;

    • bloating and pain

    • headaches

    • nausea

    • fatigue

    • changes to digestion

  • Regulate the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis, and help to balance hormones

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