Irish women now frequently use acupuncture as an adjunct to IVF fertility treatment, with many women using acupuncture to help maximise their chances of conceiving, before, during or indeed independently of IVF.

Recently, research has been published to demonstrate acupuncture's role in helping increase success rates of IVF around the time of embryo transfer. The research, which was published in the British Medical Journal of 7/2/08, stated that "... acupuncture increased the odds of clinical pregnancy by 65 per cent compared to the control groups". It seems logical to assume that if acupuncture can benefit a couple's chances of conceiving while undergoing IVF, it should also be beneficial to fertility generally.

The essence of fertility programs at the Elmtree Clinic is to take a closer look at the body from a holistic perspective and correct any and all imbalances that may be contributing to fertility problems. This enhances the chances of conception by preparing the body as much as possible, in the weeks and months prior to conception. This approach is then modified depending on the particular imbalances seen in the individual person and her particular circumstances (for example, perhaps there may be menstrual irregularities to address like heavy or light periods or clots). The first goal of the Elmtree fertility program is to understand how each individual interplays with life, emotions and environment and then work to create an optimal fertile environment.

The role of the male partner also needs be taken into account and any of his deficiencies or imbalances may also need to be addressed. This can also be done with acupuncture. The main aim is to have both partners as healthy as possible in order to produce healthy sperm and eggs, before conception.

For more information on the Elmtree Clinic, call 091-483803 or 086-3034593

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