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Acupuncture in support of fertility treatment
Acupuncture treatment is much used to help couples who
are struggling to conceive. Often this situation is labelled
'unexplained infertility' and stress and frustration levels
can escalate, thus potentially instigating a counterproductive
downward spiral of mood and spirit. Both partners can
benefit from the sessions which focus on a review of diet,
exercise and lifestyle as well as incorporating a stress-relieving
and uplifting acupuncture experience.
If there is a medical condition underlying the difficulty
in conceiving, this is incorporated into the Chinese medicine
diagnosis as it is with other conditions and treated accordingly.
Whether the couple are yet to undergo medical tests,
take medication, or embark on an assisted reproductive
technique such as IVF or have already done so, it is sensible
to commence acupuncture as soon as possible. In practice
maximal benefit is obtained with regular treatment over
several weeks, even in preparation for an IVF cycle in
order to aid relaxation and prepare as much as possible
for the emotional impact of the process.
Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Where an IVF (or ICSI) cycle is imminent or already underway,
acupuncture treatment would be recommended weekly until
the day of embryo transfer and then a treatment adminstered
as close as possible before and after the transfer. Certain
research studies have employed particular acupuncture
protocols pre and post transfer which seem to be of benefit.
In particular the Paulus protocol which uses auricular
acupuncture points is often added to the treatment.
Testimonials
"I decided to have acupuncture
whilst I was undergoing IVF. It was my first experience
with the treatment & Bea made me feel very comfortable
& relaxed-which was a in itself an important factor. I
now have a beautiful healthy baby girl & would recommend
Bea if you were considering acupuncture." T.B.
"My course of acupuncture
with Bea Masters was a fantastic experience. Bea is a
lovely, calming presence and her holistic approach to
my treatment felt sensible and appropriate. I am incredibly
grateful to Bea for the role her treatment played in helping
me to conceive my first child. I wouldn't hesitate to
recommend Bea and look forward to being treated by her
again in the future. " S.C.
" I came to Bea for treatment
in the winter of 2010 to help regulate my periods and
improve my chances of conceiving. Bea was great at helping
me relax and after a series of questions and a brief examination
was able to pick up on all my body's 'weak' spots, such
as anemia which was later confirmed in blood tests. I
didn't get the chance to see if the treatment helped regulate
my periods as I fell pregnant on my next cycle!"R.L.
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