Acupuncture increases IVF success.

Acupuncture & Chinese herbs have long been used to help the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, whether by preparing the patient during the months leading up to the transfer or when just used on the day of the transfer. As a practitioner, I have seen first-hand the aid that TCM provides in terms of increased success. Now there is a study published in the British Medical Journal further confirming what was already known for many years.

The conclusion from the study states: "Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilization." The actual percentages are very impressive as you can read in the article that intially sparked my interest from the Times Online:

"In British Medical Journal online, the team reports that almost all these trials reported positive findings. Taken together they showed a 65 % increase in establishment of pregnancy, an 87 % increase in continuing pregnancy, and a 91 % increase in live births."

So, if you are going through IVF or know anyone going through this difficult process, give us a call us at (212) 894.0767 to increase your chances of success!

posted by: Michael G. Pingicer, M.S., L.Ac.