During the IVF cycle, hormone levels will be intentionally skewed by medications. How will acupuncture affect hormone levels at this time?
Acupuncture has some effect in balancing hormonal systems, likely by influencing the hormonal regulation center of the brain, thus it only influences them within a homeostatic range. Hormonal medications on the other hand have a much more powerful and direct effect and can skew the hormone status outside of the normal homeostatic range. In circumstances such as this, acupuncture only influences the body to respond better within the pharmaceutical intervention. Regulating the hormones during the IVF cycle is the sole responsibility of the fertility specialist – to monitor the blood on a consistent basis along with all the dosages and the medication protocols.
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