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 Follicular Phase: Preparing the Perfect Egg
The Follicular Phase: Preparing the Perfect Egg
In our last post, we covered how the brain initiates the menstrual cycle by sending Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) to the ovaries. Now, let's explore what happens next in the first half of your cycle, a period known as the follicular phase. Think of this as the time your body meticulously prepares an egg for its potential journey.
Once FSH arrives at the ovaries, it encourages a group of about 15-20 follicles to begin maturing. Each follicle is a tiny sac containing an immature egg. While several start this race, only one will typically become the "dominant follicle." This lead follicle will continue to grow and mature, while the others will stop growing and be reabsorbed by the body.
As this dominant follicle grows, it begins to produce a very important hormone: estrogen. The rising estrogen levels in your bloodstream have several crucial effects on your body.
First, estrogen acts as a messenger, sending a signal back up to the pituitary gland in the brain. This signal tells the pituitary to stop producing so much FSH. This clever feedback loop ensures that energy is concentrated on maturing just the one dominant follicle, preventing too many from developing at once.
Second, estrogen begins working on your uterus. It signals the uterine lining, known as the endometrium, to start thickening and developing a rich blood supply. We'll cover this in more detail in a future post, but this is the first step in creating a welcoming, nourishing environment for a fertilized egg.
Finally, as ovulation approaches, high estrogen levels are responsible for producing fertile cervical mucus. This special fluid is thin, stretchy, and clear (often compared to egg whites) and creates a sperm-friendly pathway, helping them travel more easily toward the egg.
The follicular phase can vary in length from person to person, but it always ends with the main event: ovulation.
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.
