IVF Support
For infertility that is being assisted by IVF or ICSI many complementary therapies can help. Recent studies have shown that IVF assisted with acupuncture has a higher success rate than IVF alone. Studies have shown that acupuncture before and after embryo transfer can increase clinical pregnancy rates to 42.5% compared to 26.3% in those not receiving acupuncture. Acupuncture is thought to increase success rates of implantation by increasing blood flow to the uterus as well as relaxing it.
The Acupuncture Sessions we offer:
• One initial acupuncture consultation and treatment before egg collection
• One session after embryo transfer
• One session immediately before
• One immediately after embryo transfer
Treatment should start around 4 months before the IVF cycle begins bringing you to optimum preconception health, and therefore maximising your chances of success. However, even treatment started one month before can improve implantation success. With a combination of acupuncture, herbs and nutrition your menstrual cycle will become regulated, your egg quality, fertile mucus and blood flow improved, hormones balanced, endometrium nourished and stress levels lowered.
What we offer:
These therapies offer a natural alternative to more invasive fertility procedures. Either the male or female can receive treatment individually or jointly.
Acupuncture Sessions (depending on individual case- usually 6 but sometimes more/less)
Acupuncture has become a front-line therapy in boosting fertility for both men and women. It works by addressing the specific problems blocking the patient from getting pregnant. These can be gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids; or hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, early menopause symptoms; or even just stress, low energy, feeling run down. Male clients can be treated for problems with the production, shape and form, mobility and amount of sperm. *Chinese Herbs can often be beneficial working hand in hand with Acupuncture. This can be prescribed at an extra cost if necessary.
Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy/Counselling
Mind therapies such as hypnotherapy, psychotherapy can be invaluable in helping prepare the body and mind for the process of conception – whether assisted or not – so that they feel comfortable and in control throughout the experience and give themselves the greatest chance of success. Couples can be treated together so they learn the relaxation and visualisation techniques and help each other in practising them.
Nutritional consultations
It is important to create the best environment inside the woman to fertilise an egg and diet plays a huge part in this. The nutritionist will take an in depth analysis of you and your diet using a range of diagnostic aids. An individualised plan will then be designed to suit your specific needs. This should be done at least 4 months before the IVF cycle starts but is still beneficial if done only 1 month before.
Appointments are available every day at The Vale Practice and can be arranged around your hospital appointments. Please call or email us to discuss further 0208 299 9798 info@thevalepractice.co.uk
