Guide to Acupuncture During IVF
At Rocky Coast, we know that acupuncture during IVF treatment enhances the potential to conceive. We’ve developed the following guide to the timing of acupuncture during IVF based on over 20 years of expertise as Maine’s premier holistic fertility clinic. This schedule takes into account research and experience in order to ensure the greatest rates of success.
Preparation Phase
2-3 months before projected retrieval
Acupuncture, electroacupuncture & other modalities plus lifestyle/dietary & herbal/supplemental guidance based on unique client.
Building Phase
Day 2-14 | Stim meds to egg retrieval
Acupuncture & other modalities to increase blood flow to ovaries, recruit more follicles for egg retrieval. Relay monitoring results including lead follicle size, number of follicles & estrogen.
Securing Phase
Day 19-20 | Transfer
Acupuncture treatment before & after embryo transfer on same day—research shows increased live births by 55%.
Nourishing Phase
Day 23-27 | POST-Transfer
2-3 acupuncture treatments focused on implantation of healthy embryo.
Why Acupuncture During IVF?
Acupuncture improves your odds of having a baby with IVF. Women who follow a schedule similar to ours are twice as likely to have a baby compared to women who did IVF alone, and 60% more likely when compared with women who just had two acupuncture treatments on the day of embryo transfer.
At Rocky Coast, we offer a comprehensive IVF support program tailored to enhance IVF success rates with acupuncture during IVF. Our fertility support program includes acupuncture, electrical stimulation acupuncture, ATP Resonance BioTherapy®, Celluma infrared therapy, dietary and supplement recommendations, and herbal therapy. Each treatment is customized based on individual diagnoses, such as unexplained infertility, endometriosis, or PCOS, and specific IVF cycles, including retrieval, fresh, or frozen embryo transfer (FET).
Acupuncture Before Embryo Transfer, Acupuncture Day of Embryo Transfer & Acupuncture After Embryo Transfer
We aim to see clients 2-3 months before their projected retrieval date to regulate hormones and improve blood flow, which helps thicken the uterine lining for implantation. Acupuncture during IVF stimulation phase is particularly beneficial, as it increases oxygenated blood flow to the ovaries and enhances the delivery of stimulation medications like Follistim or Gonal F. We adjust our acupuncture protocols based on monitoring results (including lead follicle size, number of follicles and estrogen) to optimize treatment. Additionally, we provide acupuncture before embryo transfer and acupuncture after embryo transfer all on the same day because this protocol of acupuncture day of embryo transfer has been associated with a 55% increase in live births. This holistic approach supports the nervous system, improves overall fertility, and significantly increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Overall, our fertility program offers many facets of support throughout the process and acupuncture plays a vital role, especially when timed around embryo transfer procedures. We provide acupuncture before embryo transfer to prepare the body and optimize the conditions for implantation. On the day of the transfer, we recommend acupuncture day of embryo transfer, both before and after the procedure, to maximize the chances of success. Acupuncture after embryo transfer, acupuncture after egg transfer, and acupuncture after IVF transfer are crucial to support the uterine environment, reduce stress, and enhance blood flow to the uterus. Our approach ensures comprehensive care throughout the IVF cycle, from the stimulation phase to the critical moments of embryo transfer, providing our patients with the best possible support during this important time.
Offering free fertility intro call for a limited time!
Book a free fertility intro call here or call 207.775.2059 to start optimizing your fertility today.
