Fertility and IVF Acupuncture in the Godalming, Haslemere and Farnham area of Surrey
I have over a decade’s worth of clinical experience treating a wide range of conditions. During that time I have lectured extensively at BSc level, and have been involved in the training of literally hundreds of today's acupuncturists and herbalists.
I have a special interest in women's health, infertility and IVF. I am a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network.
Just off the A283 in Chiddingfold, my practice is in easy reach of Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere, and Witley.
On my website you will be able to find a lot of information about fertility and infertility.
A study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2008 concluded that when combined with IVF, 'acupuncture increased the odds of clinical pregnancy by 65%".
Even after the most exhaustive tests, about 20% of infertile couples are labelled as having ‘unexplained infertility’ as no obvious cause can be identified. In some cases, stress can interfere with normal ovulation, causing "stress-induced anovulation". Undergoing IVF can also be a very stressful experience.
People having treatment typically feel revitalized, more positive and relaxed.
To visit the companion website devoted to acupuncture in general, click here.
The information on this site is for general purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with a physician.
Paul Johnson
LicAc, MBAcC, LicOHM, MRCHM,
BA (Hons), PGCertLTHE, AHEA
Acupuncturist - Herbalist
Paul is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and abides by a code of ethics which maintains high standards of education, discipline and practice. He is covered by full public indemnity and liability insurance.- local to Godalming, Haslemere, Farnham and Guildford -
bringing the wisdom of ancient China to modern England
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Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012;2012:543924. doi: 10.1155/2012/543924
The role of acupuncture in assisted reproductive technology
Zheng CH, Zhang MM, Huang GY, Wang W.
Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to provide reliable evidence by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis for evaluating the role of acupuncture in assisted reproductive technology. All randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of acupuncture, including manual, electrical, and laser acupuncture (LA) techniques, on the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) and live birth rate (LBR) of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or artificial insemination were included. The controlled groups consisted of no acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups. The sham acupuncture included sham acupuncture at acupoints, sham acupuncture at non- or inappropriate points, sham LA, and adhesive tapes. Twenty-three trials (a total of 5598 participants) were included in this paper. The pooled CPR from all acupuncture groups was significantly higher than that from all controlled groups, whereas the LBR was not significantly different between the two groups. However, the results were quite distinct when the type of control and/or different acupuncture times were examined in a sensitivity analysis. The results mainly indicate that acupuncture, especially around the time of the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, improves pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing IVF. More positive effects from acupuncture in IVF can be expected if a more individualized acupuncture programs are used.
SEE THE ORIGINAL AT: PubMed.gov
