If you are going through IVF, you probably have heard that acupuncture can help; but how does it help and when should you start?

Women are born with a set number of follicles, but that does not mean the quality of the eggs cannot be influenced. When doing egg retrievals, Quality Is Key! Egg quality can respond to the environment, just like the rest of your body does. The overall health of your body can influence the quality of your eggs. So if you can improve their surroundings, then egg quality could change. Consider this; better nutrients, better blood flow, and less stress could result in a better outcome. Acupuncture helps to increase energy and blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, creating a better environment for growth and development.

The ideal time to start Acupuncture treatments are about three months before egg retrieval. However, we realize that isn’t always possible and the reality is that starting acupuncture anytime throughout the IVF process can be beneficial. An egg's journey to maturity typically takes about 90 days or 3 months, hence why we suggest starting treatment before egg retrieval.

Start these 5 Lifestyle changes now to improve egg quality

Reduce stress
Better quality of sleep
Stop caffeine and alcohol
Minimize dairy and sugar
Switch to organic