Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)- both acupuncture and herbs- is very effective in aiding IVF conception.  Some studies suggest that conception rates are increased up to 35% when acupuncture is performed on IVF patients (see clinical trails). 

TCM is so effective because it treats the root cause of fertility problems.  Each treatment begins with a thorough intake exam investigating the patients overall health and his or her individual infertility symptoms.  Once we know the root cause of the problem, we can then treat the patient with an individual regiment of acupuncture and herbs.  Treatment is designed to bring the patient to optimum overall health and optimum reproductive capability.  Click here to learn more about the benefits of acupuncture fertility. 

We suggest that, ideally, IVF patients look into acupuncture and herbal treatments about 3 months before undergoing the IVF procedure.  This time allows the patients body o prepare for the best possible reproductive health.  While this timeframe may seem long, TCM can actually save the patient time, energy and money; a healthy body primed by acupuncture and herbal medicine is much more likely to successfully conceive in the first cycle of IVF.

Once you have conceived, TCM will also help you maintain a healthy pregnancy.  TCM regulates the reproductive system, lowering the rate of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage (see medical articles).  It is an effective, natural way to help mothers carry a healthy pregnancy to term.

Please also rest assured that acupuncture and herbal treatments are painless and very safe.  Instead of introducing more drugs or hormones into the body, acupuncture and herbs regulate the body naturally.  The mother is safe, and you have no worries of exposing your child to harmful chemicals in utero.  Please also note that if you are interested in acupuncture to enhance fertility, you should find a practitioner who specializes in reproductive matters.  Doing this ensures maximum safety for both mother and child.