Here at the Newcastle based Jesmond Natural Health and Fertility, we have extensive experience of supporting couples going through the IVF and ICSI process. We also see excellent rates of success with a wide range of complex cases. If you have a complex history we recommend reading about our specialist practitioners as their in-depth style of treatment may be more suited to your needs. If however, you are just looking for acupuncture to support an upcoming cycle our general practitioners Lilja and Roberta are here to help. We also offer hypnotherapy to help with needle phobia or trauma relating to past experiences. Our reflexologist Scarlett also offers treatments to support ART treatments. In an ideal situation, treatment can be used to prepare the body and mind before a cycle begins and can be continued throughout your cycle to help give you the best journey possible.
Some of the potential benefits of treatments include:
- Alleviates the side effects of the medical treatments and improves response to hormonal stimulation.
- Helps to reduce the stress and tension faced by patients going through the different procedures.
- Improve blood flow to the pelvic organs improving chances for successful implantation.
We offer flexibility with egg collection/egg transfer bookings by working as a team so we are able to provide maximum support during your cycle.
If you have undergone a failed round of IVF or you are about to embark on your first round, we recommend the following:
3 months before the start of IVF
Some of our treatments will ideally be started three months before your medication starts. Here we will do a full fertility review, and build a personal treatment plan based on the history presentation and preferred therapies. Some patients have a specific therapy in mind, so may want to combine a number of treatments such as acupuncture, reflexology and hypnotherapy.
Down Regulation
Weekly sessions to encourage the thinning of the endometrial lining and to help reduce the side effects of the drugs.
Stimming/Up Cycle/Egg Collection
Weekly sessions to support follicle recruitment and growth, improve circulation and to relax the body for egg collection.
Egg Transfer
Treatments are tailored to individual case and needs around egg collection and transfer.
The Two Week Wait
Treatments can be used to aid relaxation at this most stressful period.