"When it comes to fertility, we know that 'one size fits all' simply doesn’t work. Success in an IVF or FET cycle is often built in the weeks of preparation leading up to it—from respecting the 90-day egg maturation window to hitting the 'golden number' of treatments research shows leads to the highest pregnancy rates. Whether you are navigating diminished ovarian reserve or preparing for your first frozen embryo transfer, we’ve outlined our evidence-based timelines to help you feel confident, prepared, and optimized. Remember: it is never too late to support your cycle, and we are here to craft the plan that works for you."

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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.

Conflicting evidence exists on whether acupuncture is beneficial for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. This retrospective cohort study was undertaken to determine whether a unique protocol of a combined Chinese and Japanese style on-site acupuncture, performed both before and after embryo transfer, affects clinical outcomes.