TYPES OF FERTILITY TREATMENTS OFFERED:
1. Chinese Herbal Fertility Formula Protocol with constitutional considerations (dispensed in pill form)
2. Complete Acupuncture Fertility Protocol (3-6months) and Chinese Herbal Fertility Formula Protocol with constitutional considerations. **PREFERRED TREATMENT
3. Elisabet Stener-Victorin et al Protocol (pre IVF)
4. Paulus et al Protocol (pre IVF)
Acupuncture Prior to IVF and Other Surgical Infertility Proceedures
Western Infertility Clinics often refer patients to our clinic to preform the following protocols which have been researched by the Western medical community:
Elisabet Stener-Victorin et al Protocol: This protocol is used approximately one month prior to the IVF proceedure.
* Eight treatments are given prior to retrieval date.
* Treat the patient two times per week for 4 weeks.
* Bilateral point locations are used:
* * UB23 (black clip) connected to
* * UB28 (red clip)
* * SP6 (red clip) connected to
* * UB57 (black clip)
* Electro stimulation set from 0-100Hz for 30 minutes.
* TDP lamp on low back optional
Paulus et al Protocol: This protocol is focused on receiving acupuncture treatments prior to and within 24 hours after Embryo Transfer.
1. PRE-TRANSFER acupuncture treatment 12-24 hours prior to embryo transfer using the following points:
**Du20, P6, St29, Sp8, Lv3
**Ear points: right side: Shenmen, brain
left side: uterus, endocrine
2. POST TRANSFER POINTS: acupuncture treatment within one hour after embryo transfer.
**Li4, Sp10, St36, Sp6
**Ear points: right side; uterus, endocrine
left side: shenmen, brain
*In auricular (ear) points, a seed is placed and patients are to stimulate them by light touching during transfer.
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USING ONLY ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR FERTILITY
WHY USE ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR FERTILITY?
1. This Natural Fertility Treatment has been used successfully for over 2000 years.
2. Generally it involves 3-6 months of care and leaves the patient in a much healthier condition.
3. Each treatment plan is individually tailored to suit the unique condition of the patient.
Treatments vary according to medical history, previous pregnancies, general health, menstrual irregularities, Chinese medical diagnosis, Western medical diagnosis and the etiology of the infertility.
4. The all-natural treatment protocol with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is far less expensive than a one-shot IVF.
Research indicates the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility.
Acupuncture stimulates the production of interferon, the production of T8 and natural killer(NK) cells which are the result of a strengthened the immune system.
Each acupuncture treatment relieves stress by creating "feelings of well-being" because of stimulated hormone production; endorphins and enkephalins.
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BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE IN FERTILITY
1. Increases the number of follicles (by regulating hormones)
2. Improves quality of semen to create better quality and quantity of embryos
3. Decreases chances of miscarriage
4. Increases relaxation and decreases stress
5. Strengthens the immune system
6. Lessens the side effects of prescribed drugs
7. Increases the blood flow to the uterus
8. Increases the thickness of the uterine lining
9. Better quality eggs are produced due to improved function of the ovaries
10. Increases relaxation and decreases stress reaction
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