Clinic Blog

What to expect on IVF transfer day.

Times have changed for the better when it comes to integrative fertility care and being able to offer acupuncture before and after IVF embryo transfer onsite at the IVF clinics.

This is a common question I get.

The short answer is no, your embryo will not fall out nor can it be urinated out after your fresh or frozen transfer following an IVF cycle.

If you want to hear more about this topic then have a listen to my 3-minute video blog where I answer your question.

Acubalance has taken a moment of silence, and closed its doors for Orange Shirt Day.

Nutrition should be individualized to each unique case. This is particularly important for PCOS.

The first step is to determine which PCOS subtype you are. In general, there are 4 classifications of PCOS. This includes ...

One of the most common conditions I see in the clinic is PCOS.

PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, a hormonal disorder that affects women. It is diagnosed based on 2 out of the 3 criteria:

1.       Irregular periods or no periods

2.       Higher than normal male hormones

3.       Ultrasound of polycystic ovaries

During the month of September 2021, I asked our team of Acubalance practitioners to blog about PCOS since September is PCOS Awareness Month. They really delivered and I feel fortunate to work alongside such a devoted and brilliant group of health professionals.

September is PCOS awareness month, and in the spirit of sharing more about the condition and how we help our patients manage it, I wanted to dive deeper into some of the lesser known symptoms. Could you have PCOS?

PCOS is one of the most common gynecological and metabolic disorders that has an impact on fertility. It is characterized by long, irregular cycles, insulin resistance, cysts/immature follicles on the ovaries, or high androgen levels.