Our Approach to Low Level Laser Therapy
1. Laser Assessment and Consult
We are the first clinic in Seattle to offer Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for fertility. You may book this session either during your acupuncture session or on it’s own with any of our acupuncturists. This advanced, non-invasive treatment works at the cellular level by stimulating mitochondrial activity and increasing ATP production. LLLT helps reduce oxidative stress and support ovarian and reproductive function, particularly in cases of age-related decline. You will receive our Laser for Fertility folder with information and options for which type of laser is best for you. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
2. Relax and Rejuvenate
Low Level Laser Therapy takes places in the same relaxing rooms as our acupuncture sessions. You will undress to your comfort and rest with the laser array and wand places according to your cycle and needs. Most people fall asleep and feel improved circulation during the session. If you are also having acupuncture or injection therapy they will be done at the same time as your laser treatments.
3. Tailored plan and packages available
Leave with a custom fertility treatment plan that may include laser, acupuncture, herbs, injections or other integrative modalities. Low Level Laser is dose dependent so we recommend weekly to biweekly treatments throughout your cycle or in conjunction with other reproductive treatments. It is safe and effective during IUI and IVF as well as other reproductive medical proceedures. This is service that is not covered by insurance and we have packages options available.
Low Level Laser Therapy for fertility is a cutting edge clinical treatment. We are the first clinic in the Seattle area to offer this service to our patients. This technique is effective, painless, safe, and non-invasive. This technology is especially exciting for those women who have advanced maternal age including poor ovarian function and/or uterine lining issues. A study published in Fertility and Sterility in 2008 showed that implantation rates were significantly higher in cases where Low Level Laser Therapy was used before and after embryo transfer in IVF.
What are the effects of (LLLT) Low Level Laser Therapy on the body?
- Increase cellular ATP
- DNA production is increased
- Stimulates mitochondrial activity to repair the effects of aging
- Improves blood flow
- Releases endorphins
- Decreases edema
- Decreases chronic inflammation
- Increase cartilage and bone formation
- Normalizes and improves scar tissue
- Increases collagen production
- Improves muscle regeneration
(LLLT) Low Level Laser Therapy for fertility works to:
- Reduce oxidative stress and aging to the ovaries
- Increase blood flow to the uterus, ovaries and abdomen
- Speed tissue healing
- Eliminate recurring infections
- Reduce scaring (from earlier surgeries or infections)
- Relax the sympathetic nervous system
- Decreases stress and promotes parasympathetic function
Who can benefit from (LLLT) Low Level Laser Therapy for fertility:
- Women who have not responded to conventional therapies
- Women who have egg quality issues due to age including
- low AMH
- high FSH
- -poor responders
- women 38 and over
- –PCOS
- Women who have issues with their uterine lining such as:
- –Endometriosis
- -Recurrent infections of the abdomen (Herpes, Candida, Chlamydia)
- History of abdominal surgery or D and C
- Thin lining during IVF cycles
We recommend the following schedule treatment schedule:
- LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) 2-3 times a week for 1-3 months.
- We also offer LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) before and after IVF transfers as this therapy has been shown to improve outcomes.
Research: Personal Overview Application of LLLT for Severely Infertile Japanese Females This was a 2 part study conducted by Dr. Toshio Ohshiro at Sanno Hospital that included 701 infertile women of which 22.3% became pregnant using LLLT.
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