In this case, we have a 37-year-old woman who had previously undergone one round of IVF treatment and became pregnant. Unfortunately, she experienced a miscarriage at two months into her pregnancy. Prior to embarking on another IVF treatment, she sought to incorporate Acupuncture into her fertility journey. During my assessment, I observed that her blood energy and kidney Yang energy were both weak. I utilized Acupuncture to help strengthen these aspects.
Following the IVF treatment, she successfully became pregnant again. She continued with Acupuncture for a duration of 12 weeks, at which point she decided to discontinue the treatment. Eventually, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
It is important to note that Acupuncture can be utilized alongside assisted fertility procedures such as IVF and IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) to increase the chances of conception. Additionally, Acupuncture can be beneficial in cases of miscarriage. Women of advanced maternal age face a higher risk of miscarriage, with a 50% chance when over 40 years old. The first 12 weeks of pregnancy are crucial, as this period carries a higher risk of miscarriage. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can work to improve kidney and blood energy, enhancing the effectiveness of IVF and IUI treatments while reducing the likelihood of miscarriage.