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First-Time IVF Success: The Power of Integrated TCM & Western Medicine
Dr. Hsiang Ping Lee X Dr. Cheng Hsuan Wu
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30-year-old Ms. L had been married for a year, but her path to pregnancy was challenging due to physical health issues and stress. She suffered from irregular periods, premenstrual abdominal pain, ovulation pain, headaches, fatigue, and premenstrual colds. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), her constitution was diagnosed as "Qi deficiency and Liver Qi stagnation." Further Western medical examinations revealed a diagnosis of mild Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a suspected chocolate cyst (endometrioma), and endometritis.
Meanwhile, her husband faced intense work pressure, which led to abnormal sperm count and morphology. Though they were a couple of few words, the medical team could deeply feel the weight of the stress on their shoulders. However, they refused to give up. Instead, they chose to face it together, combining TCM conditioning with Western medical diagnostics to embark on their fertility journey.
NUWA Integrated Care: Boosting Egg and Sperm Quality
After several months of personalized care, the husband's sperm morphology returned to normal, and Ms. L’s physical health significantly improved, laying a solid foundation for their subsequent fertility treatments. This remarkable progress was the direct result of combining TCM approaches for egg and sperm quality refinement with precision Western medical diagnostics. To optimize their bodies before the cycle, they followed comprehensive 6 Tips for Pregnancy Prep with TCM Support to ensure the best possible outcome.
The IVF Journey: Achieving Pregnancy on the First Attempt
Although initial attempts with ovulation induction medications were unsuccessful, the couple remained resilient and decided to proceed with an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment plan. Choosing to undergo IVF in Taiwan at NUWA Fertility Center allowed them to leverage world-class reproductive technology and personalized laboratory care. In October 2024, assisted by the expert reproductive team, nearly 30 eggs were successfully retrieved, resulting in 10 high-quality, AB-grade embryos.
In November 2024, under the precise operation of Vice Director Dr. Cheng-Hsuan Wu, a single Day-5 blastocyst (without PGS testing) was transferred. The result? A successful pregnancy on their very first attempt!
Sharing the Joy: Celebrating the Baby’s First Month
Today, their baby has safely reached the one-month milestone. Ms. L returned to the clinic with a celebratory gift box to share this immense joy with the doctors and staff. She shared that while parenting is exhausting, it is a beautifully sweet burden. The entire NUWA team sends their heartfelt blessings, wishing the baby healthy, strong, and happy growth.
This success story beautifully illustrates the synergy of combining TCM body conditioning with precise Western medical treatments. For couples on their pregnancy journey, understanding the 6 Key Factors That Influence IVF Success Rate and finding a trusted medical team are the ultimate keys to success.