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Follow on Google News | Acupuncture for IVF & Fertility. Open Evening July 1st, ICOM, East Grinstead.The International College of Oriental Medicine, East Grinstead, is holding an Open Evening for local couples about Acupuncture and its role in improving fertility and supporting In Vitro Fertilisation treatment on Weds July 1st, 6.45-9pm. Free to all
By: International College of Oriental Medicine, Sussex To book a place, call 01342 313106. Early booking is recommended as places are limited. Approximately 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving at some point in their lives and the number seeking specialist fertility treatment is increasing. A commonly used approach is in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This involves collecting a woman’s egg, fertilising the egg with sperm outside the woman’s body and then placing the fertilised embryo back in the woman’s womb. IVF is successful in approximately 30% of cases. Research reported by the British Medical Journal (2008) indicates that acupuncture given at the time of embryo transfer significantly increases rates of pregnancy and birth in women undergoing IVF. On average, for every 10 women receiving IVF, acupuncture results in one additional successful pregnancy. Acupuncture has been used in China and the East for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions including fertility and gynaecological problems. Studies of acupuncture in pregnancy and labour have shown acupuncture to be safe. Embarking on a course of IVF treatment is demanding and stressful. In addition to improving the outcome of IVF, acupuncture can also help reduce stress and anxiety, and the side effects of the drugs used in the IVF process. # # # The International College of Oriental Medicine, E Grinstead, Sussex offers a 3 Year Accredited BSc Course in Acupuncture. A centre of excellence in Acupuncture since 1972. The associated Teaching Clinic has 12 acupuncturists. Reg Charity. End
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