Ultrasound Monitorig
for Your IVF Cycle
For IVF monitoring cycles that are out-of-state of your location
To schedule an appointment
Please Call True Health Acupuncture at 702-475-0870
You can also book online on the True Health Acupuncture website.
1535 W Warm Springs, Ste 135
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Testimonials
Michelle A.
My name is Michelle Aukerman. And I just have to say that Joyce at True Health Acupuncture is probably the best ultrasound technician I have ever had in my life and I’ve been through several. She’s very personal and talks through everything and if something goes wrong, she says OK how do we make this right? What’s the next step we need to take? You don’t hear that from any other ultrasound tech, they're so jaded. The comfort environment at True Health Acupuncture is unmatchable. It does not feel like a doctor's office and everybody is so warm but when it comes to Joyce, she is completely unmatched. It’s like having your own mother right there with you. I highly highly recommend her.
Thank you, the Aukerman’s
This is the second pregnancy that I came to Joyce for my outside monitoring. I have been very nervous about the whole process, but Joyce guided me through each and every ultrasound. Although the monitoring went smoothly, upon achieving pregnancy I developed some bleeding. Of course, I panicked. Joyce explained everything that was going on with my bleeding and helped me through this anxious time. I don’t know what I would have done without Joyce’s calm demeanor. And the added bonus is having acupuncture treatment right there at True Health Acupuncture, the office Joyce works out of. I will always be truly thankful for the amazing experience that I received from both Joyce and True Health to be a part of my fertility journey.
Sara P.
Joyce is an exceptional individual who made a significant impact during my IVF journey. I had the privilege of meeting her when I needed support, and she was able to perform ultrasounds when our IVF Dr was unable to accommodate us. Her ability to confirm our twin pregnancy was incredibly reassuring. Joyce took the time to explain everything she was observing, which not only made the experience more memorable but also helped alleviate my anxiety. Her compassionate approach truly made a difference in my experience.
Nicole B
The Command Center
The Command Center: How Your Brain and Ovaries Talk to Each Other
Welcome to our series on the incredible journey of getting pregnant. Before we can dive into ovulation or implantation, we must start where the entire process begins: with a sophisticated conversation between your brain and your ovaries. Think of it as the body's command center orchestrating a monthly miracle.
This intricate communication network is known as the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian (HPO) axis. It’s a three-part system involving two key areas in your brain—the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland—and your ovaries. These three work in perfect harmony, using hormones as their messengers to manage the menstrual cycle.
It all starts in the hypothalamus, which acts like the mission director. At the beginning of your cycle, it releases a crucial hormone called Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH). GnRH travels a very short distance to the pituitary gland, delivering a simple, direct order: "It's time to get the cycle started."
Receiving this message, the pituitary gland, often called the master gland, springs into action. It responds by releasing two more powerful hormones into your bloodstream: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). For now, let's focus on FSH. As its name suggests, FSH travels down to the ovaries with a primary goal: to stimulate the growth of several ovarian follicles. Each follicle is a small, fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg.
This elegant hormonal cascade is the starting gun for your cycle. It’s a beautiful example of how your body works behind the scenes, preparing for a potential pregnancy long before you might even be thinking about it. Without this initial "talk" between the brain and ovaries, the development of an egg wouldn't even begin.
In our next post, we will explore what happens once FSH reaches the ovaries and how it prepares an egg for its big moment.
Starting your cycle
Starting an IVF cycle is stressful enough, doing it with an out-of-state provider just increases that stress. That is why we have developed an out-of state monitoring program to help women that need ultrasound monitoring without having to travel to their provider. We follow your physicians instructions and with be able to accommodate your schedule. Most all cycles, whether retrievals or transfers, will need 2-3 ultrasounds during that cycle. All reports can be faxed or emailed to your physician within 2-3 hours after the exam is finished.
