Frozen Embryo Transfer Acupuncture Protocol
Menstrual Cycle Prior to Your IVF Cycle
1 or 2 treatments
Eases stress and anxiety
During the FET cycle, treatment is generally given near days 7, 14, and 21, with a follow-up visit in the week following the transfer:
Day 7 Treatment
Increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Improves the uterine lining
Helps to alleviate side effects from medications
Day 14 Treatment
Increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Improves the uterine lining
Eases stress and anxiety
Day of Transfer
1 treatment as close to the embryo transfer as possible:
Eases stress and anxiety
Improves uterine blood flow
Reduces uterine contractions
Post Transfer
One treatment in the 2-7 days following the embryo transfer:
Supports embryo implantation and early pregnancy
Reduces uterine contractions
Eases stress and anxiety
This is the treatment schedule we have found to be the most effective for our patients. However, we are happy to adjust the schedule to fit your individual situation.