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
Ovulation: The Main Event
Ovulation: The Main Event
So far, we've covered how your brain kickstarts the menstrual cycle and how a single follicle prepares an egg for its big debut. Now, we arrive at the moment all this preparation has been leading up to: ovulation. This is the main event of your fertile window and the absolute key to conception.
In the days leading up to ovulation, the maturing dominant follicle has been producing large amounts of estrogen. When estrogen levels reach their peak, it sends a powerful signal to the pituitary gland in your brain. This time, the message is different. Instead of suppressing hormones, the high estrogen level triggers a dramatic surge of another hormone: Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
This LH surge is the direct trigger for ovulation. It’s a short, sharp spike in LH that tells the dominant follicle to rupture and release its mature egg. This release is ovulation. The entire event happens quickly—the LH surge typically lasts for about 24 to 36 hours, with ovulation occurring about 10 to 12 hours after the LH peak.
Once released from the ovary, the egg is gently swept into the nearby fallopian tube. This is where the magic needs to happen. The egg is only viable for about 12 to 24 hours after it's released. This is a very short window, which is why timing intercourse correctly is so important for getting pregnant.
Because sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, your most fertile time (your "fertile window") includes the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself.
Understanding the LH surge is also the science behind how ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) work. These simple home tests detect the spike in LH in your urine, giving you a heads-up that you are in your most fertile period and that ovulation is just around the corner.
Next, we'll look at what happens to the uterine lining, which has been preparing for this moment all along.
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.
