| Because they are used as aides to fertility, there are | | | | the lower abdomen should be stimulated, for obvious |
| many questions which surround acupuncture and IVF. | | | | reasons. Any herbal treatments being used should be |
| Primary among them are questions regarding what | | | | reassessed once the woman is with child, as well. |
| types of infertility can be treated by acupuncture | | | | The types of fertility problems acupuncture can treat |
| and whether there is a point where it is no longer | | | | and its lack of risk make it very attractive before |
| safe for a woman to receive acupuncture treatment | | | | IVF, however. |
| after she has undergone the IVF process. Some | | | | There are good reasons why many women consider |
| studies have found that acupuncture can be an | | | | both acupuncture and IVF. Acupuncture, combined |
| effective treatment for certain types of infertility. | | | | with other medical interventions, has been shown to |
| Knowing which types of fertility apply in this regard | | | | increase fertility. Oftentimes, the treatments continue |
| and which do not is the first step in understanding | | | | through the first few months of pregnancy. There is |
| the use of this treatment for IVF. | | | | some data to indicate that acupuncture may help to |
| Acupuncture is not a one-time cure for any ailment. | | | | reduce the incidence of miscarriage. Before IVF, |
| Acupuncture and IVF generally represent a process | | | | acupuncture is often used to treat fertility conditions |
| being used in advance of a procedure. Acupuncture | | | | including spasmed tubes which are seen to be |
| generally takes several treatments before it is | | | | reduced with the application of acupuncture. |
| effective. These treatments may be used before | | | | Acupuncture is also used to treat unexplained |
| and during pregnancy. Acupuncture is usually not a | | | | infertility and sometimes to treat infertility in the male |
| treatment that is used by itself. Along with | | | | partner. |
| acupuncture, one is usually given herbal treatment. | | | | Acupuncture will not treat certain types of fertility |
| One should consult with their doctor before taking | | | | conditions. Blocked tubes, for instance, will not |
| any recommended herbs in case there are | | | | respond to acupuncture. Some of the treatments |
| contraindications with any other medications being | | | | require both the acupuncture and the herbal |
| used. After one has received their IVF, the types of | | | | component to achieve their best results. For instance, |
| acceptable acupuncture treatment will change, as well. | | | | elevated Follicle Stimulating Hormone levels can be |
| It is important to work with an acupuncturist who is | | | | treated with acupuncture and herbal interventions. |
| aware of these situations. | | | | Acupuncture and IVF are both types of medical |
| After a woman is pregnant, there are certain points | | | | intervention that require a solid professional. In most |
| that should not be stimulated by acupuncture. | | | | states, one needs to have an active license to work |
| Acupuncture and IVF do not generally have | | | | as an acupuncturist. Be certain any practitioner used |
| contraindications at any other point, however. After | | | | has such certification and that they have expertise in |
| the woman is carrying, the points Spleen 6, Bladder | | | | treating pregnancy and fertility issues before |
| 60, Bladder 67, Large Intestine 4, Gallbladder 21 and | | | | engaging their services. |
| Stomach 12 are not to be stimulated. No points on | | | | |