IVF Outliers or Poor Responders

ART is not the only treatment option…

We understand that women and couples sometimes feel conflicted and unsure about how to proceed – often because of misinformation, a lack of options presented to them or differing medical opinions. We can’t emphasize it enough, poor responders get better results when they take a more holistic approach before attempting IVF. “How Do I Know if I’m a Poor Responder?” helps elucidate how IVF works, those who respond favorably, those who don’t, and why?

Exploring Chinese Medical Treatment Therapies

After nearly two decades of experience, we have seen way too many women run the IVF gamut without much exposure to Chinese medical therapy; it’s unfortunate. “DOR – Do Ovaries Right” talks about treatment methods that can help women and couples have better success rates with IVF earlier in the journey, verses later when discussion of donor eggs becomes inevitable.

Supporting Health and Fertility at the Start

We have developed effective holistic treatment methodologies that we believe should be a part of every ‘IVF outlier’ or ‘poor responder’ treatment protocol well before attempting IVF. Supporting your health and egg quality three to four months before IVF is often what makes an IVF cycle finally work. Deciding to take the time and trusting the process can be very difficult to do. Check out the stories of the women and couples who have found our care to be an integral part of their journey.

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