.png)
what is teas?
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is an emerging therapeutic approach that combines the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with acupuncture point stimulation.
improving IVF Success and Live Birth Rates
-
Is TEAS beneficial for fertility and IVF support?
-
A 2022 study published in BioMed Central found that women over age 35 undergoing IVF who used TEAS had improved pregnancy, implantation, and live birth outcomes compared to IVF treatment alone.
-
-
Is there research supporting TEAS for IVF?
-
A 2017 study published in the Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology found that women using TEAS during IVF had higher rates of embryo implantation and clinical pregnancy, along with a lower risk of early pregnancy loss, compared to those who received no additional treatment.
-
-
Can acupuncture-based therapies improve IVF success rates?
-
A 2019 study published in BMJ Group found that women with a history of repeated IVF implantation failure who used TEAS experienced improved outcomes in subsequent IVF cycles, including higher chances of successful implantation and pregnancy.
-
-
What additional support options are available during IVF?
-
A 2022 review published in Frontiers Media found that women using TEAS alongside fertility treatment were significantly more likely to have a successful live birth compared to those not using TEAS — with results showing up to a 42% increase in live birth rates across more than 2,100 participants.
-
Optimizing Ovarian Response
-
Can TEAS help the body respond more efficiently during fertility treatment?
-
A 2015 study published in the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that TEAS may help improve markers of ovarian reserve and reproductive hormone balance in women with diminished ovarian function.
-
-
Researchers also noted that patients using TEAS required less fertility medication and for a shorter duration during treatment.
Supporting Male Factor Fertility
-
Could TEAS be beneficial for male factor fertility?
-
A study published in BMJ Group found that low-frequency TEAS may help support male fertility by improving sperm movement and overall motility, with participants showing measurable improvements compared to other treatment groups.
-
