Does it make a difference as to which IVF specialist I see or which IVF clinic I attend?
It does not matter which IVF clinic you are attending for your IVF therapy. Nor does it matter which IVF specialist is giving you treatment. The Fertility and IVF Acupuncture clinic will be able to offer acupuncture irrespective of these factors.
Once you start your IVF treatment, it is important you do take note of the IVF protocol being employed. This will influence the expected timing of the various stages of the IVF treatment. This will in turn influence the acupuncture protocol. During your treatment, Dr Wilson will let you know which information he requires to assist his planning.
I would like to return to the list of FAQs.
THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH INFERTILITY
ARE YOU FEELING ALONE?
Please let somebody know how you are feeling. It is not necessary for you to take the burden on your own. First of all, let those who are close to you know how you feeling. I am sure your partner would be concerned and willing to support you. Share your thoughts with a close confidant.
Do not get hung up on the stigma associated with infertility.
Be encouraged that only 2-3% of women are truly infertile, the rest will conceive in time. Also remember acupuncture is effective at treating both stress and anxiety.
At the Fertility & IVF Acupuncture Clinic I have witnessed a spike in the number of women who are experiencing significant levels of stress or anxiety due to their difficulty in trying to conceive. The worrying commonality between these women is they are trying to bear the battle with infertility on their own.
If this sounds familiar to you, please let somebody know how you are feeling. You may well find those who you take into your confidence have experienced problems associated with infertility as well. Statistics suggest that 85% of couples will take longer than one year to conceive, and that one in six couples will experience infertility at some stage in their life.
If you feel the stress is getting too much, let your doctor or your treating physician know. They will be able to refer to you an expert who will help you see through the tough times. Try to keep things into perspective, be patient, the longer you stay in the game, the more chance you will have.
Dr. Kirk Wilson