A brief introduction about how Lin uses acupuncture to support IVF.
Before IVF
Ideally, preparation for IVF should start at least 3-4 months prior to the IVF cycle, although even one month can make a difference. It aims to …

In TCM, yin is used to describe things/aspects that are still, cool, dim, descending, moist and nourishing, while yang refers to anything that has the properties of warm, bright, ascending, active and dynamic.

The relationship between perceived stress, acupuncture, and pregnancy rates among IVF patients: a pilot study
Balk J, Catov J, Horn B, Gecsi K, Wakim A.
University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome in infertile women: a prospective, randomized trial
Westergaard LG, Mao Q, Krogslund M, Sandrini S, Lenz S, Grinsted J.

Influence of acupuncture stimulation on pregnancy rates for women undergoing embryo transfer
Smith C, Coyle M, Norman RJ.
School of Health Science, The University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
Fertil Steril. 2006 May; 85(5):1352-8. Epub 2006 Apr …

The other day, a couple came for consultation about acupuncture for IVF. They asked about ‘W’ questions (why, how and when), content with information given, they left happily.
I think, probably I should post a couple …

FSH
FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone, which is produced and released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries. The amount of FSH …

Have you been told that you are too old to get pregnant? Or have you heard of some one being told this? I have, I have heard this from so many people.
The other day, I …

M, 30y, was told that his sperm morphology (shape) and motility (movement) were so poor that it was extremely unlikely that they would be able to conceive naturally. His partner, L, 34y, was experiencing hyperprolactinemia …

L, 34y, was experiencing annovulatory cycles (cycles where she didn’t ovulate) and had been told that her prolactin levels were very high. Her partner, M was told that his sperm morphology (shape) and motility (movement) …