Using today’s medical discoveries in the world of reproductive assistance, the latest advancements of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has provided a means of infertility treatment for many couples. Technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) have helped many couples experiencing difficulty in getting pregnant. But ART alone is not always enough and the hopeful cure for infertility fade away for the couple.

Acupuncture, is an age old Chinese medical science practiced for over 2,500 years, and has many successes for differing ailments. One of its many successes is infertility treatment. You probably wonder how poking needles into your body could help with any issues within the body, let alone increase chances of getting pregnant. Of course the medical field of experts mostly ignore the claims, but acupuncture for infertility and other medical problems has been proven effective time and time again. However, those medical professionals who understand that even the best medical technologies is not 100% effective, have joined the forces of both sciences to provide a much greater chance of getting pregnantby offering referrals to acupuncturists specializing in infertility.

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How Infertility Acupuncture Works

Today’s acupuncture is widely accepted in the US and Europe, many as licensed specialists in varying fields. Acupuncture, as a procedure, is simply the inserting of thin needles into pressure points on the body. It’s the expertise of the acupuncturist and knowing where and how to apply the needles that provides the results of this ancient science. The exact placement of the needle allows them to control physical body problems such as infertility. Of course Chinese medicine includes not only acupuncture, but also many natural herbs. When combined, the treatments can range from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and even multiple miscarriages.

Combining acupuncture with modern technologies such as IVF, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and donor-egg transfers has been met with success rates as high as a 65 percent improvement in pregnancy. However, the combining of acupuncture with any ART infertility procedure requires timing. To be most effective, it is very critical to begin acupuncture procedures about three months before the first ART infertility procedure and continue it for about three months after pregnancy begins to protect the fetus during the first trimester.

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What Can I Expect to Pay?

Be aware that most health insurance will not cover infertility treatment costs, including acupuncture. However, by combining acupuncture with ART, you could end up saving the costs of additional ART treatment cycles potentially resulting in an overall cost savings.

Some examples of what you may experience in costs for these treatments:
– Each IVF treatment costs a couple $10,000 with possibly three or more cycles needed (especially for women over 35)
– Acupuncture would cost about $1,000 for each cycle
– If including acupuncture could provide conception earlier than the potential number of IVF cycles estimated, the cost savings would increase exponentially by the number of IVF cycles not required

Of course it is impossible to predict with any certainty, how much acupuncture would help any one person, but it is certainly worth considering it based on effectiveness and possible cost savings.

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In summary, western medical science combined with modernized far eastern practices can result in a much higher success rate for couples having difficulty in getting pregnant. It has a proven history of increasing chances of getting pregnant that shouldn’t be overlooked when considering options for infertility treatments.

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