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    • General Infertility
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      • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
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General Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Including In Vitro Fertilization and IUI Intrauterine Insemination

General Assisted Reproductive TechnologiesAssisted Reproductive Technologies include In vitro fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine insemination (IUI), Gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT), and Zygote intra-fallopian transfer (ZIFT). Whether you are undergoing IVF, IUI, GIFT, or ZIFT, it can be an emotional and stressful time for both you and your partner. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine has been used in conjunction with these treatments and has shown to increase a couple’s chance of conceiving by 65% and lead to a healthy pregnancy. Nurture Acupuncture is here to help you.

We are able to come to your fertility clinic or your home to provide acupuncture treatments for pre- and post-IVF transfer or insemination. To learn more or to schedule your session, contact us today!

Major Benefits Provided by Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

  • Increases the blood flow to the uterus
  • Increases the thickness of the uterine lining
  • Regulates the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
  • Improves the function of the ovaries to produce higher quality eggs
  • Improves sperm count, motility, morphology, and reduces sperm DNA fragmentation
  • Reduces the side effects of IVF/IUI medications
  • Strengthens the immune system and increases energy
  • Promotes relaxation and decreases the stress response
  • Increases chance of conception and rate of embryo implantation
  • Prevents uterine contraction post-IVF/IUI
  • Decreases risk of miscarriage

Current Research

Research in reproductive health has shown dramatic clinical effects from the use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The March 2008 issue of the British Medical Journal published the results of a recent study showing the effectiveness of using acupuncture during IVF. It compared results of women who underwent acupuncture, those who were given fake needle treatments, and those who had no extra therapy. Those who received acupuncture increased their chances of conceiving by 65%.

The May 2006 Sterility and Fertility issue showed that having acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improved conception (39% vs. 26%) and ongoing pregnancy rates (36% vs. 22%). Also, in the 1996 issue of Human Reproduction, a European study showed that receiving eight acupuncture treatments, twice a week for four weeks prior to IVF increased the blood flow to the uterine arteries and resulted in higher pregnancy rates.

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Assisted Reproductive Tech & Pregnancy Support

General Assisted Reproductive Technologies

  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
  • Pre- and Post-IVF and IUI Treatments

General Pregnancy

  • Breech Presentation
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Labor Induction
  • Morning Sickness
  • Pre-Eclampsia
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Recurrent Miscarriage

 

 

Locations

Acupuncture and Infertility in San Jose, San Ramon, San Francisco, and Orinda

 

San Jose: 1520 The Alameda #130
San Jose, CA 95126 | 408.287.1390

 

San Francisco: 703 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118 | 415.752.5638

 

San Ramon: 100 Park Pl. #200
San Ramon, CA 94583 | 925.395.7823

 

Orinda: 89 Davis Rd., Suite 280
Orinda, CA 94563 | 925.395.7823

 

Foster City: 1098 Foster City Blvd #205
Foster City, CA 94404 | 408.287.1390

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Women’s Health

Infertility

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Pregnancy

Pain Management & General Wellness

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