IVF support
 

At White Tara Clinic, we support your IVF journey by combining Low Level Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Bodytalk and Nutrition. We offer detailed consultations to get to know your individual needs, so we can support you through the whole IVF journey.
 

The evidence for acupuncture during IVF

Acupuncture positively supports women who are trying to increase their chances of having a successful pregnancy.
(Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23512550/)
 

Acupuncture is also known as a complementary or adjuvant therapy, and these approaches have been used by many people to support their physical and emotional health and wellbeing. This effect is well recognised in fertility medicine. Research has shown that patients who received acupuncture reported significantly less anxiety after embryo transfer, felt more optimistic about their cycle, and enjoyed their treatment sessions more than those in the control group.
(Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18314118/)
 

Beyond the emotional benefits, acupuncture works physiologically to support the reproductive system. It helps to regulate the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis, improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, and reduce the stress hormones that can interfere with implantation. Together, these effects help to create the best possible conditions for a successful IVF cycle.
 

Low Level Laser Therapy
 

We have included Low Level Laser Therapy in our IVF support treatment because of the growing body of research behind it.
 

Ground breaking research from Denmark and Japan is showing that Low Level Laser Therapy may help to improve egg quality and fertility in women. These studies show that when low level laser is applied to acupuncture points on the neck and abdomen, it enhances mitochondrial activity and ATP production, increases blood flow, and helps to reduce oxidative damage. This research suggests that low level laser may significantly boost pregnancy rates in women who have previously been unsuccessful with assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF.
(Source: https://www.medicallasersystems.com/RMA%20study%20PR%20release.pdf)
 

When to have treatment during your IVF cycle

We recommend that acupuncture and Low Level Laser Therapy are used as an adjunct therapy option for anyone planning IVF treatment, and continued throughout the whole process. Our support treatment for women includes:
 

• Prior to starting your IVF cycle (once a week) - very important

• During the stimulation phase

• Acupuncture before and after egg collection

• One day prior to, or on the day of, embryo transfer (within 24 hours)

• One day after, or on the day of, embryo transfer (within 24 hours)

• Once or twice a week until your blood test result is confirmed

• Once a week during the first trimester of pregnancy
   

Unfortunately, most Western medicine fertility clinics will not suggest that you prepare your body before starting IVF. These clinics will usually recommend starting treatment straight away, without this preparation period.

We believe this window before your cycle begins is one of the most valuable times to support your body, which is why we highlight it as very important above.
 

Supporting male fertility

IVF success is not only about the woman's health. Certain acupuncture points and Low Level Laser Therapy have also been shown to improve male fertility and increase the chances of a successful IVF cycle.
 

Research on Low Level Laser Therapy has shown that it can enhance human sperm motility, with studies demonstrating increases of up to four times normal levels in some samples, likely due to its effect on ATP production within the sperm cells.
(Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6062680/)
 

A systematic review and network meta-analysis of non-pharmaceutical interventions found that acupuncture has a significant advantage over placebo in improving total sperm motility, alongside improvements in sperm concentration.
(Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10258032/)
 

Nutrition, lifestyle and emotional support

Improving your diet and lifestyle will greatly contribute to your chances of success. At White Tara Clinic, our treatment strategies also help to manage and reduce the stress that women and couples so often feel while going through IVF. This is why Bodytalk and Nutrition are included as standard parts of your treatment plan, alongside acupuncture and Low Level Laser Therapy

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