A few of the trials looked at the effect of acupuncture administered duringthe stimulation phase of the IVF cycle, as well as on the day of embryo transfer. The trials examined the effect of acupuncture on the outcome of embryo transfer, measured as one or more of these end points; implantation. In this study, IVF patients received acupuncture 25 minutes before and 25 minutes after the embryo transfer. No patients received acupuncture before or during treatment with fertility medications. ... The acupuncture points chosen for the study were supposed to result in: Better blood perfusion and “energy” in the uterus. : The retrieval is an invasive procedure and acupuncture is very helpful to speed recovery and prepare the uterus for implantation. ... If your IVF cycle is using a donor egg we recommend one acupuncture treatment per week until embryo transfer with the goal of preparing the uterus for implantation.