How to Coordinate Infertility/IVF Treatment and Herbal Medicine within One Plan?

Infertility cannot be explained by a single value from one person

Infertility evaluation ovulationis not a test that looks only at ovarian reserve. To prevent the overall treatment time from becoming unnecessarily long, the condition of the uterus and fallopian tubes, the duration of pregnancy attempts, history of miscarriage and surgery, and the male partner's medical history and semen analysis should be checked during the same period as much as possible.

Generally, evaluation begins when pregnancy has not occurred for 1 year for those under 35, and 6 months for those 35 and older, provided there are no special risk factors. amenorrhea·If there are risk factors such as irregular ovulation, endometriosis, or a history of ovarian surgery, we do not wait until this period is completed.

Injections, vaginal suppositories, prescription medications, and herbal medicine are coordinated within a single schedule

Once the ovulation induction injections, follicle growth monitoring, and retrieval/transfer dates are set, we share the entire medication regimen, including prescription drugs, vaginal suppositories, injections, and supplements. You may provide photos of medications if you do not know their names. We determine the timing of intake according to the procedure stage without arbitrarily omitting medications or adding new herbal medicines.

The procedure protocol and the body's response can vary by cycle. Even if it was fine before, if abdominal bloating, constipation, insomnia are severe, or if eating is difficult this time, we do not continue the same herbal medicine but adjust the intensity and duration of the prescription.

Korean medicine treatments serve different roles before the procedure, during the injection period, and after egg retrieval

Before the procedure, we examine the menstrual cycle and Menstrual crampssleep, digestion, cold sensitivity, and fatigue to organize the body's rhythm before starting the next treatment. During the injection period, we prioritize the fertility center's plan while finely tailoring the prescription to reduce abdominal bloating, constipation, and tension that interferes with sleep.

After retrieval, we assist recovery by observing how long pelvic discomfort, loss of appetite, constipation, edema, and fatigue persist. During sensitive periods such as before and after transfer, the current prescription must be re-verified to determine the timing for maintenance, pausing treatment, or resumption.

The goal is not the number of procedures, but preparing the body to handle the next stage

If the changes in Korean medicine treatment are judged solely by the pregnancy result, you may miss the parts that actually improved during the treatment process. We check whether sleep and appetite are maintained during the injection period, whether you recover quickly from abdominal discomfort and fatigue after retrieval, and whether menstruation and energy are restored by the next cycle.

Baekrokdam manages the areas where patients struggle during the procedure process using herbal medicine and acupuncture while respecting the timing of professional medical treatment. If sleep has improved but digestion and pelvic discomfort remain, we shift the focus of the next prescription; if the procedure plan changes, the stage of Korean medicine treatment changes accordingly.

During a rest cycle, we recover from the fatigue, abdominal bloating, and menstrual changes remaining after previous stimulation and retrieval; if the next cycle begins immediately, we adjust the prescription to be lighter to fit the schedule. Even for the same patient, the role of herbal medicine continues to change depending on the treatment stage.