How acupuncture helps the uterus and ovaries

• By increasing blood flow to pelvic organs and helps thicken your uterine lining

• Reducing uterine contractions

• Reduction in oxidative stress that may effect egg and sperm quality

• Increases ovarian response to stimulation

How acupuncture helps the sympathetic nervous system

• By balancing out your body’s natural immune system response (cytokines)

• Help to improve sleep quality and quantity which helps to reduce your inflammatory response

• Reduces anxiety and cortisol levels caused by stress and increase in adrenaline

Acupuncture In egg collection

Acupuncture helps ovaries to respond well to ovarian stimulation. It also helps with post egg collection by reducing the swelling, pain and contracting experienced.

Acupuncture in embryo transfer

Studies have shown acupuncture done on the day of transfer significantly increases your chances of conceiving (up to 20% increase). Paula recommends acupuncture done on the day of transfer, before and after. The most benefit, that has been noted in studies around acupuncture and IVF, is consistent acupuncture done 2-3 months prior to transfer.