MCRM Fertility (MCRM Fertility) and Community Acupuncture are partnering together to provide patients who are undergoing infertility treatment the opportunity to augment their treatment with on-site acupuncture at MCRM Fertility.
Several clinical studies have shown the benefits of increased pregnancy rates when receiving acupuncture during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment. Recently, in 2016, scientists at Homerton University Hospital in East London presented a study at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. The findings of their study indicated that the pregnancy rate of those who utilized acupuncture with their treatment was 46.2% which was more than double the pregnancy rate of those who did not receive acupuncture (21.7%). Acupuncture reportedly assists by helping to improve the blood flow to the uterine artery, potentially aiding in a pregnancy.
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Community Acupuncture provides acupuncture at Gateway to Parenthood 2017[/caption]
This new partnership will provide MCRM Fertility’s patients undergoing a frozen embryo transfer the opportunity to choose to receive acupuncture immediately following their transfer procedure. The on-site acupuncture treatment will be provided by John Schmieder, a licensed acupuncturist, or one of the other licensed acupuncturist with Community Acupuncture.
“John and the entire team at Community Acupuncture are highly respected in the community and with our patients. I am thrilled we are able to offer this opportunity to work together and to allow our patients the convenience and ease of access to these services,” replies medical director, Dr. Peter Ahlering.
As acupuncture treatment throughout an IVF treatment cycle is believed to provide increased overall benefits, beginning in December, in addition to those patients receiving a frozen embryo transfer, a few additional appointments, each month, will also be offered for other MCRM Fertility patients to experience and take advantage of the benefits of acupuncture at MCRM Fertility. Patients are also encouraged to take full advantage of the benefits of acupuncture through their entire treatment cycle. Community Acupuncture has a specialized program to assist patients undergoing infertility treatment and offers acupuncture treatments for all stages of treatment care through the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
To provide a better understanding regarding acupuncture and its benefits, whether while undergoing infertility treatment or for other ailments such as: PMS, allergies, back pain, headaches, stress and more, John Schmieder will be presenting, “Holistic approaches to Enhancing Your Fertility” at the MCRM Fertility Education and Conference Center, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7pm. This is anticipated to be a well-attended presentation and seating is limited, registration is recommended.
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john schmieder presents on acupuncture and good health at gateway to parenthood 2017[/caption]
If you have additional questions regarding receiving on-site acupuncture or about Community Acupuncture please feel free to contact your coordinator, John Schmieder or any of his associates at Community Acupuncture.
Please note, on-site acupuncture services at MCRM Fertility are provided by Community Acupuncture and require an additional fee of $75. Acupuncture service fees will be paid by the patient directly to Community Acupuncture on the day of treatment. ]]>