Acupuncture for Infertility & IVF / IUI Specialist of Long Island
We have been offering acupuncture and pure natural treatment for infertility & fertility for more than 30 years. Our acupuncture for Infertility Long Island clinic specializes in the following conditions.
Female Infertility Factors:
- Acupuncture Support for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF Support)
- Acupuncture Support for Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI Support)
- Acupuncture Support for Frozen Embryo Transfer
- Acupuncture for Female Infertility
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Ovulation Factors
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Fallopian Tube Factors (partial tube blockage)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Immunological Factors (NK cells, anti sperm antibody)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Cervical (cervical mucus hostility factor, Postcoital Test Abnormal)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Uterine Factors (such as fibroids)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Premature Ovarian Failure POF
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Elevated FSH, High FSH (level > 10 on day 3)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Elevated Estradiol, High Estradiol (E2) (level>50 on day 3)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Poor egg quality, Poor Ovarian Reserve
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS (LH/FSH ratio is abnormal, high testosterone levels, irregular menses)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Luteal Phase Defect (LPD)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Thyroid Factors (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroglobin Antibodies abnormal, Thyroxine Peroxidase Antibodies abnormal)
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Prolactin (PRL) abnormal.
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Frequency miscarriage
- Acupuncture for Frequent Failure of IVF and IUI
- Acupuncture for Frequent Chemical Pregnancy
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Blood Clotting Issue
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to MTHFR Mutations positive
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Endometriosis
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Thin and unresponsive Endometrium
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Amenorrhea
- Acupuncture for Irregular and Annovulatory Menstrual Cycles
- Acupuncture for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID
- Acupuncture for Infertility due to Stress
- Acupuncture for Pregnancy pains and PMS
- Acupuncture for Unexplained Infertility
- Acupuncture for Premenstrual Syndrome, Perimenopausal Symptoms
Male Infertility Factors:
- Acupuncture for Low Sperm Count
- Acupuncture for Low Concentration
- Acupuncture for Low Sperm Motility
- Acupuncture for Low Sperm Morphology
- Acupuncture for Poor progression of sperm
How Acupuncture Works:
- Acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
- Acupuncture thickens the endometrial lining
- Acupuncture help produce more follicles
- Acupuncture improves egg (ova) quality
- Acupuncture reduces High FSH and High E2
- Acupuncture reduces High Prolactin
- Acupuncture reduces the chance of miscarriage
- Acupuncture regulates and stabilize hormone levels
- Acupuncture balances immune function
- Acupuncture regulates Thyroid Hormone levels
- Acupuncture provides stress relief, energy improvement, controls weight
- Acupuncture improves the outcome of ART procedures, increase the success rate of IVF/IUI
- Acupuncture has no side effects
Acupuncture for Infertility - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Based upon scientific research, what is the success rate for acupuncture helping IVF/IUI?
| Author , Year
(Reference) |
Study Population
|
Intervention
(Sample Size) |
Acupuncture | Results |
| Paulus, 2002 | 160 women
|
Acupuncture: 80
Control: 80 |
Acupuncture right before & after Embryos Transfer | Acupuncture group had a higher pregnancy rate (42.5% vs 26.3%) |
| Dieterle, 2006 | 225 women
|
Acupuncture: 116
Placebo Acupuncture (Sham points): 109 |
Acupuncture right before and after Embryos Transfer plus one session 3 days post Embryos Transfer. | Acupuncture group compared to the placebo group had significantly higher pregnancy rate (33.6% vs 16.5%), implantation rate(14.2% vs 5.9%) and ongoing pregnancy rate(28.4% vs 13.8%) |
| Westergaard, 2006 | 273 women
|
Acupuncture group
Control group |
Acupuncture right before & after Embryos Transfer, plus 2 days post Embryos Transfer. | Acupuncture group compared to control had significantly higher clinical and ongoing pregnancy rate(39% vs 26% and 36% vs 22%) |
| Stenervictorin 1999 | 150 women
|
Acupuncture group
Control group |
One acupuncture before and until the end of oocyte aspiration | Acupuncture had significantly higher implantation rate (27.2% vs 16.3%), pregnancy rate (45.9% vs 28.3%), and take-home baby rate (41% vs 19.4%) |
2. Do I need acupuncture only before Embryos Transfer (ET) and after the transfer?
According to the research protocols stated above, a 25 minute acupuncture treatment, right before ET and after ET, increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. Acupuncture helps blood flow to the uterus during ET and release stress, so that it will help the implantation of the embryos. If this is your first IVF/IUI cycle, it is recommended to start acupuncture 8 to 10 sessions before the embryos transfer. Failure of previous IVF/IUI cycle means there could be some disorders going on in the body and it needs longer time to be balanced. In this situation, you might need an average of 20 to 30 sessions of acupuncture before starting the IVF/IUI cycle.
Results that I have obtained in my 25 years+ of practice in the field of acupuncture for OB/GYN/Fertility has shown me that in order to prepare and balance the hormones, it is advisable for patients who have complicated conditions, to start acupuncture two or three months before IVF/IUF.
Some of these disorders include:
- Failed previous IVF or IUI cycle
- High FSH
- Luteal phase defect
- Poor egg quality
- Thyroid problem
- Unexplained Infertility issues
- Immunological factors