Should I exercise during fertility treatment?

Can you keep your workout routine during fertility treatment? For years, 'bed rest' was the standard advice, but even as this has shifted, there is often one-size fits all advice. We’re diving into three recent studies that explore why moderate movement, proper fueling—and even vigorous exercise for some—is not only safe but potentially beneficial for your fertility journey.

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Overwhelmed by Online Fertility Advice?

Overwhelmed by fertility advice online? Not sure where to start? We believe it should start with YOU and take into consideration your goals, treatment, diagnosis, and lifestyle.

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Embryo Transfer Acupuncture

Research supports the use of acupuncture before and after embryo transfer. In a well known study, acupuncture done before and after embryo transfer resulted in higher rates of pregnancy (42.5% in the acupuncture group versus 26.3 in the control group). This study gave us the well known “Paulus Protocol” that we base many of our pre/post transfer treatments on. Although, we typically add or subtract points depending on each patients’ diagnosis and symptoms.

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