Ultrasound Monitorig
for Your IVF Cycle
For IVF monitoring cycles that are out-of-state of your location
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.
To schedule an appointment
Please Call True Health Acupuncture at 702-475-0870
You can also book online on the True Health Acupuncture website.
1481 W Warm Spring Rd #129
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Testimonials
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
Michelle A.
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
What Is an Ovarian Follicle? (And Why It Matters in Your Menstrual Cycle)
Let’s talk about something fascinating that happens inside the body every month—ovarian follicles! You may have heard the term at a doctor’s office or in a health article, but what exactly are they?
An ovarian follicle is like a tiny fluid-filled bubble inside the ovary that holds an immature egg. Think of it as a protective little house where an egg lives and matures before it’s ready to be released during ovulation.
Each month, your ovaries start with a group of these follicles, but usually only one of them becomes “the chosen one”—the dominant follicle that will release an egg.
Here’s a breakdown of the different phases the follicle goes through during the menstrual cycle:
🟣 Follicular Phase (Days 1–14, approximately):
This phase starts on the first day of your period.
Several follicles start to grow in the ovaries, but one grows faster than the rest—that’s the dominant follicle.
Inside this follicle, the egg matures, getting ready for its big moment.
Hormones like estrogen increase, helping the lining of the uterus build up in case pregnancy happens.
🟡 Ovulation (Around Day 14):
When the egg is fully mature, the dominant follicle bursts open and releases the egg—this is ovulation.
The egg then travels down the fallopian tube where it might meet sperm and become fertilized.
🔵 Luteal Phase (Days 15–28):
After the egg is released, the empty follicle turns into something called the corpus luteum.
This structure now produces hormones (mainly progesterone) to keep the uterus lining thick—again, just in case of pregnancy.
If pregnancy doesn’t happen, the corpus luteum fades away, hormone levels drop, and the cycle starts over with your next period.
In short, ovarian follicles are crucial players in your reproductive system. They help nurture and release an egg every month—pretty amazing, right?
