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Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment
I was just looking at a website for a fertility treatment place here in Vegas and found this info on acupuncture. I just thought some of you might be interested.. it might be something that i look into in the near feature!
Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment
As early as 259 A.D., acupuncture formulae were employed as treatment for infertility. Results of several published studies have validated the hypothesis that adding acupuncture to traditional Western medical fertility therapy greatly enhances the chances of achieving a pregnancy.
Acupuncture has been successfully instituted in the treatment of various health conditions. Acupuncture is the process of inserting fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific areas called acupoints on the body in order to restore balance and improve organ health.
Benefits of Acupuncture During Fertility Treatment
The theory behind the mechanism of improvement is that acupuncture helps to reduce stress and increase circulation to the uterus and pelvic organs, which aids in ovarian stimulation and implantation. Acupuncture is also thought to have an effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which may increase hormones, which play a vital role in the reproductive process. Lastly, acupuncture has a relaxing effect, which helps to lower cortisol levels and increase progesterone output, which may explain its effect on decreasing miscarriage rates.
Research in Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment
A randomized prospective clinical study published in May of 2006 in Fertility and Sterility by Dieterle et al., examined the effect of acupuncture on IVF/ICSI outcomes. In this study, they randomized 225 patients undergoing IVF/ICSI to either luteal phase acupuncture or placebo acupuncture and they found a statistically significant difference in pregnancy rates in the luteal phase acupuncture group as compared to the placebo group. Another study published at the same time, by Westergaard et al., examined the effect of acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer, vs. no acupuncture, and they also found a significant increase in pregnancy rates.
Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment
As early as 259 A.D., acupuncture formulae were employed as treatment for infertility. Results of several published studies have validated the hypothesis that adding acupuncture to traditional Western medical fertility therapy greatly enhances the chances of achieving a pregnancy.
Acupuncture has been successfully instituted in the treatment of various health conditions. Acupuncture is the process of inserting fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific areas called acupoints on the body in order to restore balance and improve organ health.
Benefits of Acupuncture During Fertility Treatment
The theory behind the mechanism of improvement is that acupuncture helps to reduce stress and increase circulation to the uterus and pelvic organs, which aids in ovarian stimulation and implantation. Acupuncture is also thought to have an effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which may increase hormones, which play a vital role in the reproductive process. Lastly, acupuncture has a relaxing effect, which helps to lower cortisol levels and increase progesterone output, which may explain its effect on decreasing miscarriage rates.
Research in Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment
A randomized prospective clinical study published in May of 2006 in Fertility and Sterility by Dieterle et al., examined the effect of acupuncture on IVF/ICSI outcomes. In this study, they randomized 225 patients undergoing IVF/ICSI to either luteal phase acupuncture or placebo acupuncture and they found a statistically significant difference in pregnancy rates in the luteal phase acupuncture group as compared to the placebo group. Another study published at the same time, by Westergaard et al., examined the effect of acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer, vs. no acupuncture, and they also found a significant increase in pregnancy rates.
that's the key right now... money!
I have heard a lot of good things about acupuncture! I would try it in a heartbeat if we had the money.
this fertility clinic offers it along with the other treatments. I never really thought that a fertility clinic would have it as treatment as well. im leaving it open as an option and will talk more about it if i end up needing to go to for treatment
I have looked into acupuncture but havent done it because of the cost. It is supposed to work especially well with IVF.
so I phoned the fertility clinic and DH and I will be going to a free seminar in February.
once i get insurance IUI will cost between $450-$1000 + medication.
with no insurance it will cost $2800-$3800 + medication.
I know my new insurance will over 6 cycles of IVF but i just don't know if they will make me wait the 12 months for pre-existing or not. roll on the 4th of January so I can find out more about whats going on with getting insurance started!!!
once i get insurance IUI will cost between $450-$1000 + medication.
with no insurance it will cost $2800-$3800 + medication.
I know my new insurance will over 6 cycles of IVF but i just don't know if they will make me wait the 12 months for pre-existing or not. roll on the 4th of January so I can find out more about whats going on with getting insurance started!!!
I think it's worth a try.
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