{"id":6412,"date":"2025-12-06T17:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T16:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/?p=6412"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:30:17","slug":"can-acupuncture-improve-ivf-success-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/es_es\/can-acupuncture-improve-ivf-success-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfPuede la acupuntura mejorar el \u00e9xito de la FIV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6412\" class=\"elementor elementor-6412\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f738a3 e-con-full main-content e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f738a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575e023 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"575e023\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d324119 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d324119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on your IVF journey, you probably know it can be overwhelming to see so many add-ons and options, and it\u2019s natural to wonder whether something like acupuncture is worth considering. According to The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, acupuncture is the second most-used IVF add-on option after supplements in 2024. We also used it at different points in our journeys, but the big question always remained: can acupuncture actually improve your chances of IVF success?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we go beyond the hype and look at what science really says about acupuncture and IVF &#8211; plus have a closer look at the Paulus Protocol, a method of using acupuncture to support implantation. If you are curious about the facts you are in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2ae85 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af2ae85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7f4d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb7f4d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Acupuncture and How does it relate to Fertility?\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6732c2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6732c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start by understanding what acupuncture is. Acupuncture is a treatment rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to rebalance energy (qi) and promote healing. In the context of fertility, acupuncture is thought to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance hormones needed for ovulation and implantation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax the uterus and reduce contractions during embryo transfer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower stress and cortisol levels, which can negatively impact IVF outcomes (see our blog on managing stress and IVF)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d92714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2d92714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4363\" alt=\"Acupuncture and IVF success explained\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1935613784-acupuncture3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-255d4bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"255d4bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08dce78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08dce78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does the Research Say About Acupuncture and IVF?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aefd7dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aefd7dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now let&#8217;s explore the evidence surrounding acupuncture and IVF. There have been two recent key studies which we\u2019ll take a closer look at.<\/p><h3>Study 1: Large-Scale Meta-Analysis (2022)<\/h3><p>This meta-analysis included 7,676 women undergoing IVF or ovulation induction.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key findings include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live birth rate: 34% higher in the acupuncture group<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical pregnancy rate: 43% higher<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher implantation and biochemical pregnancy rates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No significant effect on number of eggs retrieved, embryo quality, or miscarriage\/ectopic rates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor side effects only &#8211; bruising or local pain were more common in acupuncture groups, but none were serious<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this study, timing and frequency made a difference. Acupuncture given just before and after embryo transfer appeared most effective, suggesting that more sessions at the right time could lead to better IVF success.<\/span><\/p><h3>Study 2: Targeted Embryo Transfer Support Study (2020)<\/h3><p>This smaller study involved 72 women with unexplained infertility.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The acupuncture group received three sessions: one a week before embryo transfer, one 30 minutes before, and one 30 minutes after.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture given just before and after embryo transfer appeared most effective, suggesting that more sessions at the right time could lead to better IVF success.Results<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive pregnancy test: 63.9% (vs. 33.3% in control)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical pregnancy: 63.9% (vs. 33.3%)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing pregnancy: 55.6% (vs. 30.6%)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live birth: 52.8% (vs. 27.8%)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study also found that acupuncture had a major impact on emotional well-being. Anxiety levels dropped by almost 50%, compared to a 28% drop in the control group &#8211; supporting the theory that reducing stress levels may play a role in improved outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d1d2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5d1d2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c024999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c024999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-1024x540.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4366\" alt=\"Paulus Protocol acupuncture used during IVF transfer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-1024x540.webp 1024w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-1536x810.webp 1536w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-800x422.webp 800w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2-64x34.webp 64w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-2158959629-acupuncture2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-903bc49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"903bc49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Paulus Protocol: Acupuncture for IVF Embryo Transfer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bc971d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bc971d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our IVF journeys, we used acupuncture to generally improve our cycle outcomes. We both understood the importance of having acupuncture on transfer day but what we didn\u2019t realise until recently was there was a specific, research-backed approach designed for transfer day called the Paulus Protocol.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p>Introduced in 2002, it&#8217;s one of the earliest and most influential acupuncture protocols used alongside IVF developed for IVF support. In a study of 160 women, those who followed the protocol had a 42.5% pregnancy rate, compared to 26.3% in the control group.<\/p>\n<h3>Protocol Details<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two acupuncture sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes before embryo transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes after embryo transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Needles were placed at specific points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f2d70 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39f2d70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fafe8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fafe8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Acupuncture Points Used Before and After Embryo Transfer<\/h3><p><strong>Before Transfer<\/strong><\/p><p><b>Body Points:\u00a0<\/b>PC6, SP8, LIV3, DU20, ST29<\/p><p><b>Ear Points:\u00a0<\/b>Right: Shenmen (55), Uterus (58)<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Left: Endocrine (22), Subcortex (34)<\/span><\/p><p><b>After Transfer<\/b><\/p><p><b>Body Points:\u00a0<\/b>ST36, SP6, SP10, LI4<\/p><p><b>Ear Points:\u00a0<\/b>Right: Endocrine (22), Subcortex (34)<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Left: Shenmen (55), Uterus (58)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These points are designed to relax the uterus, improve blood and energy flow, and calm the nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17303e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17303e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc8e20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adc8e20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real-World Adaptations of the Paulus Protocol<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1038e15 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1038e15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe6940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfe6940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may sound tempting to just replicate the exact timing of the Paulus Protocol, but many clinics don\u2019t have in-house acupuncturists or allow outside practitioners during embryo transfer. So check with your clinic and see what\u2019s possible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a workaround, you can opt to schedule sessions on the morning of and soon after transfer. We both did versions of this. Keep in mind though that this approach hasn\u2019t been formally studied, but it is much more accessible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7323f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7323f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afa09b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7afa09b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Limitations of Acupuncture in IVF?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e666d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60e666d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While research on acupuncture and IVF success is encouraging, it\u2019s not definitive. Here are a few considerations. Be aware of:<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Placebo effect<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0&#8211; some studies found smaller differences when comparing acupuncture to \u201csham\u201d acupuncture (needles placed at non-therapeutic points), suggesting the benefits could be partly psychological. Other older studies have had similar results.<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Variation in protocols<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0&#8211; Not all acupuncture methods are equal. Success may depend on the experience of the practitioner, timing, point selection, and number of sessions.<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Lack of standardisation<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0&#8211; Acupuncture isn\u2019t regulated or consistent across all clinics, so results can vary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf5e7fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf5e7fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4361\" alt=\"Considerando la acupuntura y el \u00e9xito de la FIV en un viaje de fertilidad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/myivfbuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1720865519-acupuncture1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ff45f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74ff45f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092bb00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"092bb00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So Should You Try Acupuncture During IVF?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5663b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e5663b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f018b8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f018b8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the research and our experiences, here\u2019s our takeaway.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May improve uterine blood flow and hormone balance<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can help reduce anxiety and cortisol levels<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies shows higher pregnancy and live birth rates<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Cautions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results can vary between individuals and studies<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some benefits may be due to expectation\/placebo effects<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p>Not regulated or standardised across clinics<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259b8d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"259b8d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts on Acupuncture and IVF Success<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70469b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70469b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve both tried acupuncture as part of our own fertility journeys, and it&#8217;s something we genuinely found helpful. The growing research suggests that when timed well, acupuncture can support your body during IVF, reduce anxiety, and possibly improve your odds of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture may improve blood flow, support hormone balance, and ease some of the emotional stress that comes with infertility. Studies show that it not only boosts pregnancy rates, but also significantly reduces anxiety &#8211; something we personally experienced as well. For us, acupuncture felt calming and grounding, helping to lower stress and cortisol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re particularly encouraged by the research showing that the timing of acupuncture around embryo transfer can make a difference. Ali went full in on acupuncture for her last FET transfer and it was successful. If you\u2019re considering it, we believe the embryo transfer period appears to be the most strategic time to add it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend you approach any complementary therapy with care &#8211; ask questions and read beyond the headlines. And remember, not all acupuncture protocols are created equal. Be sure to choose a licensed acupuncturist who has experience in fertility to ensure safe and effective care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture may not be a guarantee, but it could be a meaningful tool to bring a little more peace, and perhaps a little more hope, to your IVF journey.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-773a7f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"773a7f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6c3f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6c3f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recursos de investigaci\u00f3n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f2457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f2457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The information in this blog is supported by peer-reviewed studies and scientific research. If you\u2019d like to learn more or explore the details, feel free to check out the sources below.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hullender Rubin, L., Cantwell, R., &amp; Kwong, J. (2019). Acupuncture for female infertility: An overview of systematic reviews. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 46, 81\u201386.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6918533\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6918533\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Humaidan, P., Kol, S., &amp; Papanikolaou, E. G. (2020). GnRH agonist for triggering final oocyte maturation: Time for a change of practice? Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, 59(2), 183\u2013190.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1028455920300188\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1028455920300188<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Paulus, W. E., Zhang, M., Strehler, E., El-Danasouri, I., &amp; Sterzik, K. (2002). Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy. Fertility and Sterility, 77(4), 721\u2013724.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11937123\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11937123\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. JHS Acupuncture. (n.d.). Acupuncture &amp; IVF \u2013 The Paulus Protocol.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jhsacupuncture.co.uk\/acupuncture-researchacupuncture-ivf-paulus-protocol\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/jhsacupuncture.co.uk\/acupuncture-researchacupuncture-ivf-paulus-protocol\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Manheimer, E., Wieland, L. S., Cheng, K., Berman, B. M., Sharma, S., &amp; Lao, L. (2022). Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: Systematic review and meta-analysis. 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