Clinical audit of live birth rates 2017/2018
The Verity Allen Acupuncture clinic recently underwent an audit to ascertain fertility success rates.
2018
Assisted conception (IVF, ICSI or IUI) saw a 78% success rate.
Natural conception saw a 62.5% success rate.
2017
Assisted conception saw a 57% success rate.
Natural conception saw a 64% success rate.
2017/2018 combined figures
Assisted conception 67%
Assisted conception women aged 40 and over 60%
Natural conception 63%
Women receiving IVF in the UK are given, on average, a 25% chance of success, and just 14% for women in the 40+ category. Verity Allen Acupuncture has given women the chance to double, if not triple their chances of success.
The audit also showed a positive outcome for women who had miscarried or habitually miscarried in the past, with a 78% live birth rate. Women with clinically diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) saw a 60% success rate.
2018
Assisted conception (IVF, ICSI or IUI) saw a 78% success rate.
Natural conception saw a 62.5% success rate.
2017
Assisted conception saw a 57% success rate.
Natural conception saw a 64% success rate.
2017/2018 combined figures
Assisted conception 67%
Assisted conception women aged 40 and over 60%
Natural conception 63%
Women receiving IVF in the UK are given, on average, a 25% chance of success, and just 14% for women in the 40+ category. Verity Allen Acupuncture has given women the chance to double, if not triple their chances of success.
The audit also showed a positive outcome for women who had miscarried or habitually miscarried in the past, with a 78% live birth rate. Women with clinically diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) saw a 60% success rate.
The latest research
It's not only in the Verity Allen Acupuncture clinic that acupuncture has been proven successful.
A recent systematic review, with a total of 3,188 sub-fertile women from 12 randomised controlled trials found acupuncture to significantly improve birth rates. To read the briefing paper provided by the British Acupuncture Council click here.
A recent systematic review, with a total of 3,188 sub-fertile women from 12 randomised controlled trials found acupuncture to significantly improve birth rates. To read the briefing paper provided by the British Acupuncture Council click here.
