It has been proven that acupuncture contributes to a good outcome in an IVF-IUI cycle by:
Increase ovarian responsivity
Increase estrogen levels if they are low
Enhance follicle/egg quality
Improve sperm vitality
Relieve side effects of drugs
Increase endometrium thickness where it is too thin
Increase implantation rates
Increase growth of new blood vessels in the uterus (which increases a viable pregnancy)
Increase the ATP & antioxidants in the mitochondria of the embryo to enhance development & implantation

Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, which dramatically improves a woman’s response to the hormonal therapy.
Acupuncture has been shown to regulate hormone levels by moderating the release of beta-endorphin levels in the brain, which improves the release of gonadatrophin releasing hormone by the hypothalamus, follicle stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone levels from the ovary.
Acupuncture reduces stress and a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system response.
Acupuncture has been speculated to moderate cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin levels in the uterus, reducing uterine motility to improve implantation rates.
Conditions such as PCOS and Endometriosis often engender a hormonal environment that is hostile to the conditions optimal for the developing embryo. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine contribute to correcting hormonal imbalances prior to IVF, giving women a much higher chance of achieving a healthy and successful pregnancy.

Get answers to why you can’t get pregnant and what you can do to help rebalance your reproductive health - on Day 1! For the last 2 decades, as an ABORM certified fertility acupuncture specialist and coach, Ivelisse has helped women navigate their challenging journey to motherhood by providing them with personalized support never before received and information on their fertility health constantly diagnosed as “unexplained infertility”.