Acupuncture & IVF

[SCBeach]

Hello-

I have moderate to severe endo and I will most likely start my first IVF cycle towards the end of March.

I have never done acupuncture before and I am not 100% convinced that acupuncture will help improve my chances with IVF. Therefore, I thought I ask you and get your thoughts on this

In your opinion, do you think doing acupuncture before my IVF cycle will help increase my success rate? If so, how often do you recommend I do acupuncture (1x, 2x, etc. a week) and should acupuncture be done the day of the transfer and the day after the transfer? Is elector-acupuncture more beneficial than traditional acupuncture?


Many thanks!

[Dr. Wisot]

Hi:

Studies have shown a benefit from acupuncture in improving IVF success rates.

I am not an expert in acupuncture and leave it to the acupuncturist to determine the protocol. Just make sure you see one who specializes in infertility and don't use one because he/she helped your brother-in-law's hemorrhoids.

Good luck.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California