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[IVF] If you’re preparing for IVF, you should also monitor your physical condition before egg retrieval and embryo transfer

  • Key points
  • Ulsan During IVF consultations at clinic, it is important not only to review the treatment schedule but also to assess your condition during the follicular growth phase before egg retrieval, the state of your endometrium before embryo transfer, as well as your sleep patterns, stress levels, digestion, and physical recovery.
  • Traditional Korean medicine treatments are not intended to replace medical procedures; rather, they focus on creating the conditions necessary for the body to withstand the procedure.
  • The process of preparing for in vitro fertilization (IVF) involves a tight schedule.

View the original article at Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan (Korean) ↗

What this article covers

  • Quick Answers
  • Why Your Physical Condition Is Assessed During In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
  • 5 Things to Check Before Your Appointment
  • Before retrieval, we assess the patient’s condition during the follicular growth phase.
  • Before and after the embryo transfer, we assess both the endometrial lining and muscle tone.
  • If you experience repeated failures, you should broaden your search for the cause
  • How to Use the Break Between Treatments as a Recovery Period
  • Korean medicine clinic Advantages of Our Care

You can view the full content in the original post on the official blog at Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan.

Original: View the original article at Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan (Korean) ↗

Jo Seong-won

Chief Director · Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

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[Digestive System] If You Experience Recurring Nausea and Gagging, Check Your Autonomic Nervous System as Well

  • Repeated feelings of nausea and retching do not necessarily indicate an autonomic nervous system disorder.
  • Causes vary widely and may include gastroenteritis, reflux esophagitis, medication side effects, migraines, pregnancy, and ear disorders. If you experience weight loss, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, or new neurological symptoms, prompt medical evaluation is essential.
  • Some people experience an upset stomach when they wake up in the morning, feel the urge to retch before important events, and postpone meals because even a small amount of food makes them feel nauseous.
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[Bladder and Urinary Disorders] Overactive Bladder in Ulsan: Why Should You Seek Treatment for Urge Incontinence When It’s Hard to Hold It In?

  • If you find it difficult to hold your urine or experience slight, involuntary leakage, you should get checked out.
  • When you’re tired or under stress, your autonomic nervous system can become disrupted, potentially making the symptoms worse, so you should be cautious.
  • By combining traditional Korean medicine treatments with lifestyle management, you can normalize your urination habits, so we recommend visiting us as soon as possible.
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[Endometrial Adhesions] If Your Menstrual Flow Has Decreased and You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant, Here’s What to Check First

  • Endometrial adhesions refer to a condition in which the inner walls of the uterus stick together, which can affect the shape of the uterine cavity or the flow of menstrual blood.
  • If your menstrual flow has noticeably decreased or stopped following a D&C after a miscarriage, uterine surgery, or an intrauterine infection, or if you are experiencing recurrent miscarriages or difficulty conceiving, you should consult an OB/GYN to determine whether an evaluation of the uterine cavity is necessary.
  • It can be concerning if your menstrual flow decreases significantly compared to before after a miscarriage or childbirth, or if you experience lower abdominal pain around your expected period but have almost no bleeding.

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Ulsan infertility When Should You Start Getting Screened? Guidelines by Age and Time Period

  • Unless there is a specific medical history, fertility evaluation is generally considered when a woman under the age of 35 has been trying to conceive regularly without contraception for 12 months, or when a woman aged 35 or older has been trying to conceive regularly without contraception for 6 months, and has not become pregnant. infertility
  • When preparing for pregnancy, you may find yourself wondering, “Should I wait a little longer?” or “Is it too early to start testing now?”
  • infertility The appropriate time to begin screening varies from person to person.
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[Second Childinfertility] If You’re Having Trouble Conceiving Your Second Child After Giving Birth to Your First, Here’s What to Check First

  • Ulsan Second Child infertility: During consultations, we do not assume that just because you have experience with pregnancy and childbirth with your first child, you will have no problems conceiving naturally this time.
  • It is important to assess your age, how long you have been trying to conceive, your menstrual cycle and ovulation, the condition of your uterus and fallopian tubes, any postpartum conditions or surgical history, and male factors.
  • If it takes longer than expected to conceive your second child after having your first, you may start to worry, “It was so easy to get pregnant with my first—why isn’t it working this time?”
Korean medicine

Male Infertility: It’s Not Just About Semen Analysis—You Need to Consider Your Daily Routine, Too

  • Ulsan When consulting on male infertility, it is important to consider not only semen analysis results but also sperm count, motility, morphology, ejaculation frequency, sleep patterns, alcohol consumption and smoking habits, body weight, stress levels, exposure to high temperatures, and overall physical condition.
  • Ulsan Among couples concerned about male infertility, there are many cases where the woman has undergone some testing, but the man’s testing has been put off.
  • Just because you’ve had one poor semen analysis result doesn’t mean everything is decided right away.

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