LIfe FErtility BioTherapy® is an international fertility program that has been
used for the past two decades with a proven record of fertility success. LIFE
has not only helped couples and individuals from all over the globe build their
families, it has also ensured a healthy pregnancy, prepares the body for labor,
and improves postpartum recovery
Benefits of TCM during ART
Your acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments work to bring your body back to its optimum balance and ready for conception. Typical changes you may sense quickly include: reduction in the stresses that interfere with ovulation, regulation of menses, and a general feeling of good health. More subtle changes may eventually include a normalization of the hormones that regulate ovulation and allow an egg to be released, an increase in uterine blood flow improving chances of a fertilized egg implanting, or an improvement in ovulation cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, to name a few. All together, TCM will work to get your body in a healthier and more balanced state which will better lend itself to conception throughout your other Assisted Reproductive Therapies.
IVF
One of the most common forms of Assisted Reproductive Therapies is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). During the course of an IVF treatment, the ovaries are stimulated with medication to produce multiple eggs. Those eggs are then retrieved from the body, fertilized with healthy sperm, allowed to develop into a viable embryo, and then transfered back into the uterus. Patients can prepare for this process by optimizing their reproductive health using general principles of TCM. TCM can regulate hormones and lower elevated FSH levels, increase ovarian function and the quality of eggs produced, reduce the side e”ects of hormone treatments, and increase blood flow to the endometrial lining and thereby enhance the chances of a successful implantation.
Pre-/PostTransfer
Treatments One of the most important implementations of TCM during an IVF treatment is what is commonly referred to as Pre- and PostTransfer Treatments. The chances of conception increase when reproductivespecific Acupuncture is administered prior to and shortly after the embryo is transfered to the uterus during an IVF treatment. Post-transfer treatments can be done even the following day. A recent German study showed that conception rates increased to 51% when acupuncture is administered before and after transfers, as compared to only 36% when transfers are done without acupuncture. Given the financial and emotional investment of an IVF treatment, you owe it to yourself to explore this option before your next transfer.
Male Factor: It Takes Two Chinese medicine theory applies equally for male factor infertility. A man’s low sperm count, poor motility, morphology, or sexual dysfunction can all be linked to the body’s imbalances and treated with great success. Individualized Treatment Plan You are an individual. No person’s imbalances are identical to those of anyone else. Using TCM diagnosis, I will determine your body’s current imbalance at your first visit. This will include looking for certain physiological changes on your tongue, taking your pulse, learning your complete health history, and asking many questions about your body and habits. Once your imbalance is determined, I will proceed with a treatment of acupuncture and Chinese herbs tailor-made for your body. If it appears your diet, exercise habits, and lifestyle are contributing to your imbalance also, I will make relevant suggestions there as well.
