Overview:
Female, Age 38: trying to concieve for 4 years.
IVF #1: 2 transferred 3 frozen, unsuccessful. IVF #2: frozen embryos transferred, unsuccessful. IVF #3 & 4: poor response/not enough follicles, cycles cancelled. IVF #5: She was sent to Acubalance by the fertility clinic to try optimize the chances of this final attempt. After 2 months of treatment with acupuncture twice per week, Pregnant! She also presented with a feeling of cold, low libido, red sore eyes, painful menses, and excess worry. Also, upon observation, quite understandably, was emotionally stagnated. Consumed a diet high in processed foods and exercised very little. Husband sperm showed no issues but he also came for regualr acupuncture.
Treatment:
limit processed foods intake, get blood flowing via cardio exercise at least 2 times per week, take recommended supplements, and try to enjoy life again. She was very compliant with acupuncture treatments 2/wk 2 months before transfer, and before and after on transfer day. Husband was also compliant with 2 treatments per week for 6 weeks before his sample..
Outcome:
She ended up having a good response to the IVF medication, had at least 2 follicles >20mm and at least 2 others >17mm. In total 6 eggs fertilized. Later that month ultrasound showed 2 heartbeats!
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