As a result of studies, it has been determined that acupuncture increases the success of IVF treatment.
It contributes to a more peaceful, comfortable and calm IVF process by reducing the anxiety, fears and stress of the expectant mother. At the same time, it increases the chance of pregnancy by balancing the hormonal system and increasing the blood supply of the reproductive organs.
While stress reduces the possibility of getting pregnant and maintaining it, not being able to have children on the other hand increases stress. Experiences during IVF treatment (stress, chronic pain, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, anger, irritability, loss of self-confidence, feeling inadequate, dislike of oneself, lack of sexual desire and not enjoying sexuality) cause depression and anxiety.
As a result of unsuccessful IVF treatments, these problems increase and the person starts to become hopeless and pessimistic. Acupuncture is effective in reducing and eliminating the negative experiences during this treatment.
Effects of Acupuncture in Infertility Treatment:
• It regulates GNRH, FSH, LH (reproductive) hormones. These hormones stimulate the ovary to increase ovarian functions and provide as many healthy and mature egg cells as possible in the egg collection process.
• It reduces stress, anxiety and worry during the treatment process. It reduces stress by increasing the production of morphine derivative-opioid substance in the body.
• By reducing sympathetic activity in the uterus, it decreases the resistance in the uterus vessels, increases the blood flow to the uterus and provides relaxation in the uterus. It ensures that the endometrium, which is the membrane that covers the uterus, reaches sufficient thickness and that the uterus is loosened and ensures the attachment (implantation) of the embryo.
• It increases the mother’s resistance to diseases by balancing the immune system.
• It reduces the side effects of hormonal therapy applied in the treatment of infertility.
Application Time of IVF Support with Acupuncture;
We determine the application time, frequency and number of sessions of IVF support treatment with acupuncture according to the patient. If the person has very serious stress and anxiety, acupuncture treatment can be started immediately, even before IVF treatment is started, and stress and anxiety are reduced. Apart from that, treatment starts with IVF treatment.
Sessions;
Before IVF treatment, it is planned according to the patient’s condition.
One session per week from the start of IVF treatment to transfer,
Embryo transfer day; Two sessions, half an hour before and half an hour after the transfer,
1-2 sessions are applied during the 2-week period when the pregnancy test result is expected.
Acupuncture treatment is a treatment without side effects. The needles are hair-thin and very sharp. Therefore, pain is not usually felt, except for a feeling like a fly bite.
This form of treatment is especially useful for people who are extremely anxious and anxious, and for people who will undergo IVF treatment with panic disorder.
Taking the father-to-be to acupuncture treatment during the IVF treatment process will increase the chances of success. Acupuncture applied to the father-to-be can relax the person in this process, reduce anxiety and increase the sperm count.
During the session, I make my patients wait for half an hour with acupuncture needles in the examination room with my voice recording called ‘I’M TOTALLY HEALTHY’. This audio recording, which includes breathing exercises, relaxation, conscious and subconscious affirmations, contributes to the relaxation of the patients and to the conscious/subconscious arrangements. I recommend my patients to listen to this audio recording at home every day during IVF treatment. This sound recording will help the person to get a good sleep by relaxing the mind and relaxing the person and will support the treatment.
