IVF Preparations with Herbal Medicine
Scientific research has experimentally concluded that chinese herbal medicine increases the likelihood of IVF success. In 2015, a research conducted by Karin Ried compared clinical pregnancy rates achieved with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) versus Western medical (WM) treatment. Mean pregnancy rates in the CHM group were 60% compared with 33% in the WM group.
Our IVF preparation protocol begins 12 to 16 weeks before IVF
“Nourish the soil before you plant the seed”
- Herbal Medicine: customized herbal medicine that meets individual physical needs to strengthen the body before pregnancy
- Acupuncture and heat therapy: increase blood flow to the uterus and thickness of the uterine lining as well as improve egg quality for conception
During IVF procedure
- Weeks Before Egg Retrieval: Herbal medicine that prepares the uterine lining before egg retrieval is provided
- 2 Weeks After Egg Retrieval: Herbal medicine that helps safely implant a fertilized egg into the uterus is provided
In “Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on in-vitro Fertilization Outcomes,” a research paper published in 2015, from a sample of 1231 IVF patient records, those who underwent IVF with herbal medicine was associated with greater odds of live birth.
Acupia is here to provide women with a safe and caring system to prepare and guide women for IVF.