Articles tagged with: IVF
Acupuncture for Threatened Miscarriage
The joy of pregnancy is often disturbed by threatened miscarriage. While professionals from conventional medical background hold ‘wait and see’ approach, acupuncture has been found surprisingly effective in the attempt to stabilize and save the …
Substitution of Acupuncture for HCG in Ovulation Induction
In the following part, I quote a research about acupuncture working on ovulation. Being able to ovulate is a big part of fertility, either getting pregnant naturally or going through IVF. I think that it …
Blood group may influence fertility
A woman’s ability to conceive in early middle age may be influenced by her blood type, according to research led by experts from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and Yale University.
Greater Manchester NHS cuts to affect IVF
Bury is one of four health trusts in Greater Manchester put into financial special measures this summer after being judged ‘high risk’. The other three trusts are Tameside, Manchester and Stockport.
NICE guidelines recommend women aged 23 – …
Acupuncture for IVF
Fertility acupuncture has been proven beneficial in supporting IVF. We can help every step along 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 …
Acupuncture & IVF Research (Part four)
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 & IVF Research (Part three)
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.
Acupuncture & IVF Research (Part two)
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 …
Acupuncture & IVF Research (Part one)
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 …