Worth Their "Wait" in Gold

 Three Years of No Pregnancy and 5 Failed IUI's

Three years they had been trying before they found our fertility center at Eagle Acupuncture.  5 Failed IUI's (intra-uterine inseminations) with Clomid 3 failed with their OBGYN and 2 failed with their RE, Reproductive Endocrinologist.  She found our fertility center through a very old school way.  Word of mouth.  Her Mother had heard about us from a friend.  She encouraged her daughter to seek our medical advise and we are so grateful she did.

 Stepping Outside of the Box for a very old but undiscovered form of Infertility Treatments

Before trying IVF (in-vitro fertilization),  as her doctors had recommended, she wanted to try a natural approach to hopefully get pregnant and if not, prepare for IVF.  Both she and her husband fell under the ever frustrating diagnosis of  unexplained infertility.  Her disposition couldn't have been sweeter and for as long as they were trying she never showed any anger or resentment, just disappointment and the occasional sadness.

When she arrived she was showing definite TCM patterns relating to being not fertile enough.  We really try not to view our patients as infertile but rather, not quite as fertile as they need to be to conceive and carry a baby right in this moment.  Her signs impeding her fertility included: Cold in her uterus and lots of it.  She had cold hands and feet and it was so severe she even had her own extra, personal heater at work.  This cold was lodged in her abdomen, we could feel the cold coming from her uterus simply by placing our hand over her lower abdomen.  The cold was coagulating her blood causing severe pain and clots during her cycle.

This is a very common medical pattern we see in traditional chinese medicine, especially in younger patients.  She was only 24  but hadn't had a single pregnancy in over 3 years.  This particular patient had to drive hours, each way, to our fertility center.  She was determined and was quite regular with her weekly and bi-monthly appointments. She was compliant with her daily doses of sophisticated herbal prescriptions we made for her and diligent taking the vitamins we suggested too.  For this patient we also suggested going gluten free. 

How She Became Fertile

Quite rapidly her body started to change and become more fertile.  After six months of treatment she went from severe menstrual pain to mild pain, which she gladly welcomed.  Her blood flow improved as well changing color from purple and brown to more pink and red, this too was showing improved signs for fertility.  Her clots started to break apart and diminish.  Finally she was fertile with a warm low abdomen, virtually no pain with her menstruation, no PMS symptoms and regular ovulation.  She was ready.

After a year of preparing her beautiful body, she was physically, emotionally and financially ready to try IVF. She and her husband chose an out of state IVF clinic for a variety of reasons.  The timing couldn't have been better.  Most couples average 3 attempts at IVF before taking home one live baby.  I encouraged her to pursue this option because her body was ready to get pregnant,  now more than ever.

The Integrative Approach for Fertility

They drove out of state to see their RE and start egg retrieval surgery and embryo transfer.  They stayed in town for awhile and her body responded beautifully to all the drugs and surgery too. One try with IVF and they were successfully pregnant.  Not only did they get pregnant on their first attempt, but they got pregnant with twins.  Not only were they twins, but they got one boy and one girl.  They couldn't have been happier to finally be parents to these two precious babies.  Even now, months later, the twins sleep holding hands, a precious sight for any parent, especially those who waited almost 1/2 a decade to meet their sweet dreams come true.

Unprecedented Statistics for Natural Fertility Treatments

Just this month a new study came out proving exactly what this couple experienced.  By using MS-TCM multi-system traditional chinese medicine out of 1200 people patients were 50% more likely to have a live baby after only one IVF compared to choosing to do IVF alone.

50% increase not just for a positive pregnancy, but a live miracle baby.

50% increase is astounding that is worth every visit to prepare your body before attempting IVF.

 The Twins!  Photographed in John Dear Outfits: Pink for their Daughter and Green for their Son

                 Brother and Sister Snuggling in Bed and Holding Hands Too Precious for Words

                       A beautiful image of these twins captured shortly after they were born


After years of failed infertility treatments patients often will try medicine that is outside the norm of society so they can become more fertile.  Times are changing however, with education and exposure, patients are often choosing the less invasive, safer, more effective, natural, fertility treatments first, not as their last resort.  Miscarriage rates are far lower.  The health and quality of the babies is far superior.  The medical costs are astronomically less and the success rates impressively higher.

If you haven't yet, call for your consultation at Eagle Acupuncture (208) 938-1277.  We take some of the most complicated male and female infertility cases in the world. 

Another study has proven that using TCM, traditional chinese medicine, patients are twice as likely in 1/3 of the time to get pregnant and have a live baby compared to patients who chose to use fertility drugs and even IVF.