Category: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

Effective ways to increase IVF pregnancy rates


This is a comprehensive review of all the most effective and evidence-based recommendations I have seen help people get pregnant when going through an IVF cycle.
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Spence Pentland

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Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if trying to get pregnant?


DISCLAIMER: A non-biased review of a recent debate article published in the medical journal ‘Fertility & Sterility’ of the pros and cons of COVID-19 vaccination when trying to get pregnant, before IVF, or during pregnancy. This podcast is only intended to help deliver the up-to-date conversations in the reproductive medical world so that women and couples can make informed decisions.
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Spence Pentland

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Acupuncture Improves Fertility Treatment Success Rates & Patient Experience


Acupuncture mechanisms influencing fertility, & review of most current quality research on acupuncture & IVF and other fertility treatments. 32% increase in pregnancy rate (12 trials, 2230 women), 30% increase in live births (9 trials, 1980 women), 43% reduction of miscarriage (10 trials, 2042 women). Women that received acupuncture reported reduced anxiety after embryo transfer when compared to sham control…
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Spence Pentland

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Dissecting The Research: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) & Acupuncture (TCM)


Lee is clearly a decorated mover and shaker. She is playing such a huge role in furthering the understanding of how Chinese medicine as a whole (which includes but is not limited to acupuncture) can help improve IVF success rates.  her research is pioneering and is the first to attempt to capture the true holistic essence and power of Chinese medicine, so that healthcare providers and women struggling to get pregnant can more deeply trust and embrace this wonderful resource.  If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to find yourself a Chinese medicine doctor with experience in reproductive health. 
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Spence Pentland

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in-vitro fertilization ivf yinstill reproductive health

Overview of acupuncture mechanisms influencing fertility, and review of most current quality research on acupuncture & IVF and other fertility treatments, as well as patient experience

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At Yinstill we offer a variety of testing to suit the needs of each patient. Any combination of the tests listed below may be recommended to those struggling with reproductive and/or health challenges.

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What is it?

Moxa or Moxibustion is a kind of external heat therapy treatment based in the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  Moxa is the herb mugwort,

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I started going to Yinstill in the fall of 2018 after a failed round of IVF treatment. Right away, I felt welcomed by the front desk staff and the peaceful and inviting clinic.

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For those who have chosen to utilize acupuncture on the day of their embryo transfer, the following post is intended to offer some insight into the functions of the acupuncture points administered.

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I’m healthy, I eat well, prioritize sleep, exercise regularly, manage stress, get plenty of fresh air, and drink lots of quality filtered water –

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