In this episode, Kay looks at the benefits of acupuncture. As someone who had this treatment during her own fertility treatment, Kay offers both a personal view and great information about acupuncture and the role it can play in supporting good egg quality through increased blood flow.

Kay also discusses the importance of believing in the acupuncture treatment if you want to optimise it and the possible outcomes as part of your fertility treatment.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There are benefits using acupuncture when you are treating a patient who is of low ovarian reserve and poor egg quality.
• It’s very effective at improving the blood flow to different areas of the body.
• The acupuncturist can target selected areas.
• Blood flow can be increased to the ovaries stimulating electrolytes and hormones.
• Dead cells are removed as part of the process and it can help improve egg quality.
• If egg quality is poor the chance of fertilisation is decreased.
• Increasing the quality of the egg improves the chance of fertilisation
• With acupuncture and herbal treatments, hormones can be re-balanced and menstruation regulated.
• Acupuncture can be effective in lowering stress levels making people better, stronger and more prepared for the journey ahead.

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘You have to believe in acupuncture to undertake it’

‘Acupuncture can help to improve egg quality’

‘Blood flow can be increased to a particular area using acupuncture’

 

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IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.

 

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