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Using disposable needles in the metals alloys of silver and gold allow Dr. Murphree to sedate or tonify certain points in the body for IVF implantation to work by three different assumptions. One is the increased enhancement of blood flow to the pelvic region, another is optimizing endometrial receptivity, and finally, affecting gonadotropin secretion from the pituitary. Acupuncture and IVF, Lifang Liang, 2004, states that the combination of the two procedures has potential up to 31% success. Acupuncture seems to allow the IVF procedure to have a more effective environment in the pelvic region for success. Most acupuncture needles before and during IVF are not painful. The disposable needles are up to 20 times smaller than an hypodermic needle. Detoxification vitamins and herbals for digestive, respiratory, and other organ systems may be helpful in the 3-4 month preparation of IVF. If necessary, these can be determined at the time of your visit.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Murphree DC has been using japanese developed sophisticated meridian graphing of her patients for acupuncture since the beginning of 1999. These printed, computerized graphs are easier to interpret and progress is evidence based rather than subjectively asking a patient if they feel better. Better information for goal achievement in outcomes is possible with this state-of-the-art technology. Patients can see their progress on these charts along with the doctor when the exam is performed about every 2nd - 3rd visit. Some commericial insurance companies will reimburse as long as documentation of the whole body meridian systems are addressed rather than just infertility issues. Most IVF acupuncture is performed in sessions of 6 visits with about a 45 minute visit obligation in time.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Murphree DC incorporates the best of Chinese 5 element balancing and state-of-the-art japanese computer Ryodoraku analysis. The World Health Organization recognizes about 200 different conditions treated by acupuncture. This allows patients the opportunity to incorporate many symptoms in their visit. Most patients will address allergies, knee issues, and IVF protocols all on the same visit with her because she believes that the whole body works as one and will perform the necessary extra work a patient may need.

These protocols are used to have an objective approach to alternatives that do not send the patient down a guantlet of no return. Dr. Murphree is also advanced proficiency chiropractic rated annually by Activator Methods. A technique that is the first chiropractic method to be published by a medical publishing house, Mosby. Also, the first chiropractic technique to ever receive NIH funding. This annual rating allows assurance to the public that her techniques are scientifically backed by research. Chiropractic evaluation is important to rule out that the infertility is not due to structural problems like constipation from lumbar vertebrae 4 putting pressure on the uterus acting like an IUD. She has found that making sure energy meridians and physical systems are in alignment is the most beneficial.