2nd IVF attempt produced 7 eggs, 5 fertilized  


Acupuncture Infertility Research Fertility, IVF, and acupuncture are a fascinating study. My patients consistently report an increase in the number of eggs when combining acupuncture and IVF. The popularity of combining acupuncture with IVF is very helpful in explaining how acupuncture patients using acupuncture alone become pregnant. I contribute my high success rate to my advanced training in classical acupuncture. As results are reported I will post them online. I am not the only one doing research on acupuncture and fertility. A German study showed that acupuncture Improves IVF Results and was reported in October 2004 at a meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The research confirmed that acupuncture increases the success rate for patients receiving IVF treatment. The much talked about study, concluded that when acupuncture was added, 34 women in the acupuncture plus IVF group become pregnant. Compared to only 21 women receiving IVF alone.      Life begins, 2 eggs prior to transplant "The best part of my job!"   Each patient treated at my office is given a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and traditional acupuncture treatment dependent on the diagnosis. Acupuncture is the only treatment modality applied. Twins Expected Birth Date: 10/16/2010    Acupuncture & Infertility / Video Testimonial (WMV) Age/Sex: 35, Female Age/Sex: 34, Female Baby Birth Date: The baby was born in March 2009. Cause of infertility: Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome History: Unable to conceive for 2 years. Patient already has one child three years of age, diagnosed by her obgyn as having polycystic ovary syndrome. Acupuncture Only Treatment Start Date: 11/07/09 Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 11/07/09 Number of acupuncture treatments received: 9 Cause of infertility: Father had a low sperm count and low motility. Father had varicocele in both testicles and had surgery to correct it. History: This couple had three unsuccessful IVF attempts before adding acupuncture prior to the fourth and final IVF attempt. Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 3/18/08 Number of acupuncture treatments received: 10 Baby Birth Date: January, 2009, a baby boy 6 lbs 11.5 oz and 19 inches long.                                                                              After scheduling your appointment, please print and complete the first visit form found on this web sites home page. Thank you for visiting acupuncture Connecticut (CT).    


    Age/Sex: 41 year old female Acupunture Treatment Start Date: 03/19/2009 Cause of Infertility: Obstruction of fallopian tubes        1. Patient ID: TRCF. 2. Patient ID: RRRC08 3. Patient ID: THRC08 Cause of infertility: Male had a lower than normal sperm count due to chemotherapy Babies Birth Date: Twins were born in April 2009 Number of acupuncture treatments received: 17 History: Patients had one failed IVF attempt. Husband had a lower than normal sperm count. Both parents diligently received frequent acupuncture treatments. Age/Sex: 34, Female 4. Patient ID: CCRCH08 Babies Birth Date: Patient reported by phone that she is pregnant with twins, the expected birth dates is January of 2010 Age/Sex: 41 year old female Age/Sex: 33 year old female, 36 year old male History: After four insemination attempts and two failed IVF attempts the couple decide to include acupuncture before the third and final IVF attempt. History: Tried two cycles with Clomid in February and March. This female patient is now using acupuncture alone to help her conceive. Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 11/08/2008 Number of Acupuncture Treatments Received by female: 5 Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 06/25/2009 Number of Acupuncture Treatments Received by female: 8 Baby expected birth day is May 1, 2010. Baby is female and the expected birth day is August 30, 2009   Number of Acupuncture Treatments Received by male: 3 Cause of Infertility: female unknown, male has low seminal fluid History: Patient decided to combine acupuncture & IVF during first IVF attempt. Projected Birth Date: Patient reported by phone that she is pregnant. The babies projected birth date is March of 2010. Number of Acupuncture Treatments: 8 Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 05/06/09 Cause of Infertility: Patient Not Ovulating Number of Acupuncture Treatments: 5 Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: 3/02/09 History: After 3 failed IVF attempts this patient decided to add acupuncture before the 4th and final attempt at IVF. This patient was also using donor eggs for the fourth and final IVF attempt and 2 eggs were transferred during all 4 IVF procedures. Cause of Infertility: Unknown Age/Sex: 41 year old female 5. Patient ID: MMHRC09 6. Patient ID: TRCB0709 7. Patient ID: HF1108RC Age/Sex: 41 year old female Cause of Infertility: Female, Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome, with low progesterone levels. 8. Patient ID: HHRC0909 Cause of infertility: The father has a low sperm count and patient wants to improved chance of successful pregnancy. History: First IVF attempt was unsuccessful. Number of acupuncture treatments received: 14 Age/Sex: 35, Female Baby’s Expected Birth Date: 10/15/2010 9. Patient ID: KRCP042010 Number of acupuncture treatments received: 8 History: The patient was unable to conceive for 4 years and is attempting her 4th IVF cycle. The IVF attempt that included acupuncture resulted in 12 eggs being retrieved, 9 mature eggs, and two transferred. The patient is expecting twins. Age/Sex: Female, 35 Cause of infertility: Cause unknown. Acupuncture Treatment Start Date: June 30, 2009 10. Patient ID: KRCB042010            1st IVF attempt produced 5 eggs, 3 fertilized 2nd IVF attempt produced 15 eggs, retrieved 14, fertilized 10, transferred 3 embryos (day 3). Received positive result, but miscarried (early) 1st IVF attempt was converted to IUI and only developed about 2 eggs that were large enough to extract. 3rd IVF attempt produced 16 eggs, but only 12 were retrieved of which 10 fertilized, and 2 blastocycsts were transferred (day 5). This cycle was the hardest for this patient as her ovaries were over stimulated and she needed pain medication after the transfer. --Acupuncture Added (10 Visits)-- 4th and final IVF attempt combined with acupuncture produced 11 eggs. Of the 11, 6 fertilized over night. 9 made it to transfer. Originally, she was pregnant with twins but lost 1st baby at 7 weeks.              History: After three IVF attempts this patient decided to include acupuncture before the fourth and final IVF attempt.   



Number of Acupuncture Treatments Received: 9   3rd IVF attempt produced 6 eggs, 2 fertilized --Acupuncture Added (9 Visits)--





4th IVF attempt combined with acupuncture produced 10 eggs, 8 fertilized.          



















      


































 
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