NJ Acupuncture and Fertility Center | In Vitro Fertilization and Intrauterine Insemination

Founded by Patti Safian, MS, LAc, Nationally Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist

"I am thrilled to be carrying a boy!! Patti's warmth and support were there for me the whole time. I recommend her to everyone!"

Acupuncture for Fertility in Montclair, NJ | NJ Acupuncture Wellness and Fertility Center | 70 Park Street Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 233-1195

In Vitro Fertilization and Intrauterine Insemination

(IVF/ IUI)

We share the common goal to have you conceive naturally, if possible, without the use of IVF, IUI, and other assisted reproductive techniques (A.R.T). If you request assistance to conceive with the use of A.R.T, we can help you prepare your body so your chances of successful pregnancy is significantly increased.

For best results, Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, Chinese herbs and dietary and lifestyle therapy, should be used before, during and after IVF. Chinese medicine can help prepare both partners before IVF in order to improve the function of the ovaries, strengthen and regulate the immune system, reduce stress and improves the quality and quantity of sperm.

Undergoing ART without balancing your body and your hormones is like planting a seed without cultivating the soil. Therefore, we focus on improving blood flow to the ovaries and balancing the hormones in order to prepare your body and enhance your chances of success.

Furthermore, acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer has been clinically demonstrated to increase the rate of implantation and live birth in patients receiving IVF. Ask me for the study.

To optimize your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby, you should prepare your body for a minimum of three to six months. Your body begins to recruit your eggs about 120 days before they are released, and it takes about 90 days for sperm to renew. This is a window of opportunity for you and your partner to nourish your body to improve egg and sperm quality.

Studies have shown that women and men receiving acupuncture along with Chinese herbs, appropriate nutrients, adequate exercise, and stress reduction techniques, improve their chances for developing healthier eggs and sperm.

How does Chinese medicine help improve IVF success rate?
- It improves the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs
- It regulates the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
- It increases the blood flow to the uterus and increases the thickness of the uterine lining.
- It relaxes the patient and decreases her stress.
- It helps prevent uterine contractions.
- It lessens the side effects of the Western drugs used in IVF.
- It strengthens and regulates the immune system.
- It improves semen to create better quality and quantity of embryos.
- It reduces miscarriage.