Dr. Edie Uchida is just one of a kind doctor. She is very caring, she listens and just has a gift of knowing what the patient needs. I started my... read more journey right as I turned 34. Went to an IVF clinic and they did multiple tests and all came back normal. I was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. I called the office and got on the waitlist, took almost 5-6 months. I went to Dr. Uchida when my IVF failed to implant in April of 2024. For IVF, saw 7 follicles. They had retrieved only 2 eggs. One grew to day 5, normal embryo 4BB. I had done multiple IUI ( maybe like 8-9) with no success. I took Dr Uchida advice. She told me that people usually go to her as a last resort. I wish I knew about her sooner. We started about 1-2 treatments every week and she also gave me some herbs that I took( hi sha, yung Thai dung) She said my chi was off and that my body was depleted of nutrients due to all the meds I was on. She said Annie get off all your meds, your body can get pregnant naturally. Every few weeks she would adjust my herbs based on what I was feeling. For example, one month I was getting really hot and hot is not a good sign bc could mean I was going into menopause. She gave me herbs to help me adjust. Then in October of 2024, miracles happened, I had my first positive pregnancy test at 36 years old. I am now 15 weeks and it was all natural!!! I'm so happy I have my rainbow baby now growing inside of me. I continue to go to Dr Uchida weekly. Treatments can get pricey but She is worth going to!

  Edie is the absolute best! This review is quite long, so if you're short on time and just want a concise and honest review, skip to the last paragraph. Otherwise,... read more get comfortable!

Edie is hands down the best, and I know this because I have happy and healthy 3-month-old twin girls thanks to her! My OBGYN, who is also my IVF doctor, affectionately calls my girls the "miracle babies."

I'm a 42-year-old woman who has been battling endometriosis, an autoimmune disease, and years of infertility (around 7 years total). Before seeing Edie, I had undergone 2 laparoscopies and a hysteroscopy for my endometriosis. I also took 3 cycles of Clomid, which unfortunately resulted in a miscarriage. I attempted 3 more cycles of Clomid, but those attempts were unsuccessful as well. Additionally, I had 3 unsuccessful IUI attempts and a single failed round of IVF.

My first round of IVF involved retrieving 7 eggs, but only 4 were viable, and only 3 of those made it to embryos. Considering my age, health history, and the lower grading of the embryos, all 3 were transferred. Unfortunately, none of them implanted.

Enter Edie! I started seeing her in June 2023, 2-3 times a week. After overcoming several challenges with hormonal imbalances and cysts, which Edie effectively managed, I underwent my egg retrieval in October 2023. Before the retrieval, my doctor monitored my follicles and provided guidance to Edie on the necessary interventions. For instance, during an ultrasound to assess follicle count and growth, one side had larger follicles compared to the other. I informed Edie about this at my next appointment, and she adjusted the treatment plan. At my following ultrasound, both sides had evened out.

I was fortunate enough to retrieve 8 viable eggs, with 7 of them successfully developing into 3-day embryos. This was more than double the number I had previously achieved, and the quality of the embryos was significantly improved. I continued to see Edie until my embryo transfer in January 2024. Immediately following my transfer, I saw her for a special treatment to help the implantation process.

After my previous IVF cycle failed, I was cautiously optimistic but started experiencing period symptoms about a week later. I was certain it wasn't working, but Edie remained positive and said, "I feel like it worked." I appreciated her optimism, but I was certain my period was coming. Two weeks after my transfer, I received my positive beta results! She was right!

I discovered I was having twins, and due to my age, medical history, and the fact that I was having twins, I was at high risk. As a result, I was recommended to be on modified bed rest for the first trimester. The only places I visited during that time were my doctor's and Edie's appointments.

Not only did Edie help me conceive and maintain my pregnancy, but she also provided support during my severe morning sickness, which persisted throughout my pregnancy. She also helped alleviate symptoms of a flare-up with my UC and treated all my pregnancy symptoms. Additionally, she offered support after losing my little brother to cancer when I was six months pregnant. Edie helped manage my anxiety, heartbreak, and sleep during that extremely difficult time!

Unfortunately, I had to stop seeing her around 34 weeks, which I believe ultimately contributed to my preeclampsia. At 38 weeks (full term), I managed to deliver two beautiful girls, both weighing a healthy 6.5 pounds each!

Edie is truly amazing! I genuinely mean that! She cares deeply about her patients, and I honestly believe that if it weren't for her help, knowledge, and genuine care, my girls wouldn't be here today. And while this may sound cliché, after seeing her for so long, I miss her because she became a friend to me.

If there's only one thing you take away from this review, when you visit Edie, please fully trust her and the process. She knows what she's doing! My advice to you: Take the herbs and supplements, follow the diet, wear the patches, listen to her advice, and visit her as often as possible. It's actually quite incredible to see the difference she can make to your body and overall health. I still can't believe I have 2 amazing, happy, and healthy girls because of her. I will forever be grateful for everything she has done for me!

  Oh Edie. Edie is like my fairy godmother. I heard about Edie from a friend who was also placed on the waitlist but didn't get a chance to work with... read more her. She told me that Edie was well known in the Hawaii fertility world to help many difficult cases get pregnant. My husband and I were trying to get pregnant over the last 7 years and have gone through one failed round of IVF and numerous rounds of IUI with no success, on top of a natural pregnancy in December 2022 that ended in a miscarriage. I've been diagnosed with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis and have even considered using an egg donor if all else failed with my eggs. I've also tried the Mediterranean diet prior to our IVF and was still not successful. I was 39 years old and figured age was also not on my side. We were planning on doing one last round of IVF in the beginning of 2024 and figured I should at least try acupuncture as a last ditch effort to perhaps help my body prep for IVF.

I called the office and was placed on the waitlist. I believe it took a few months before I was called to be offered a consultation. Edie not only focuses on your main fertility issue but works on your whole body and your gut to help you get healthy and conceive as naturally as possible. After my consultation, I was placed on the candida diet to help lessen the inflammation in my gut. Let me tell you, that diet was one of the hardest things I've ever done. You will religiously shop at Whole Foods & check Costco for Organic protein options. I was also going to see Edie twice a week for acupuncture as well as taking my Chinese herbs that taste like dirt LOL. I made it a routine and my coworkers were even aware of my diet and routine lol. Slowly I lost some bad weight, gained energy, and was overall healthier and it became a lifestyle. I wish I could say I was still as good on my diet now, but I am honestly way more conscious of what I put in my body as opposed to before. To have positive results, you will have to work hard, but it definitely is worth it.

The office staff is really friendly, parking is validated, and they have Saturday appointments which are very helpful if you work weekdays. Edie also works with Dr. Dominguez who is an excellent Fertility doctor. Together they are like the dynamic duo who will holistically help you achieve your fertility goals.

To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first because I'm terrified of needles and thought how could all of this possibly work? Week after week, Edie worked up to the bigger needles for me and instead of feeling tense, I found my acupuncture sessions relaxing. Yes, the sessions and herbs can get pretty pricey, but I always remind myself that the price tag was worth not having to go through IVF again.

I started seeing Edie in June 2023 and got pregnant with an unmedicated IUI in October 2023. Unfortunately that pregnancy resulted in a chemical pregnancy, but it was one step closer to our goal. My prior IUIs always used meds like Letrozole but I never ever got pregnant from them. Then the next month we were surprised when I conceived naturally! We were ecstatic but apprehensive since I've had two miscarriages before. I continued to see Edie twice a week during my pregnancy, kept up with my protein intake especially during the first trimester, and took my herbs. I believe all of that in combination helped me to keep my nausea controlled, no morning sickness, and very minimal swelling. My pregnancy went very well and was unremarkable. Even the postpartum nurses were shocked I wasn't swollen at all after giving birth.

Like many of you reading these reviews, I felt hopeful after years of disappointment and was praying that hopefully someday I'd be on the other side of these reviews making my own successful review for Edie. We are so grateful we found Edie and that she was able to help us achieve getting pregnant naturally to a healthy baby boy. We never thought we would ever have a baby nonetheless conceive naturally. If you are on the fence about seeing Edie--take the leap cause it could change your life. Thank you Edie for helping us conceive our beautiful son. Definitely recommend Edie if you're looking for a fertility acupuncturist!

  Edie is literally an angel and I have her to thank for helping me conceive my 2nd child who is now 3 months old! After 5 years of dealing with... read more the roller coaster of fertility issues that I encountered after having my first child, I was burnt out and depleted physically and emotionally. I tried the ivf route, but found that it was not a good fit for me after one cycle and a failed embryo transplant. Moreover, I found that the ivf process was cold and dehumanized, and did not address the individualized reasons why I was experiencing infertility.

I was on Edie's waitlist for one year. I had recently had a second miscarriage and it was like someone upstairs was looking out for me when I received that call. After my initial consultation and acupuncture session with Edie, I knew right away that she was the person I wanted to work with. She is compassionate, a good listener, and individualizes her treatment plans. After my first acupuncture session with Edie, I was able to pass my miscarriage tissue naturally without any surgical intervention.

She's an excellent acupuncturist. I'm normally quite sensitive to needles, but Edie does a great job and I tolerate her needles fine. I always feel relaxed and rejuvenated after her acupuncture sessions.

Her medication regimen requires discipline and it may not seem like it's doing anything at first, but over time you will notice an improvement in your overall health. Like all Chinese medications, the taste requires some getting used to, but be assured that she uses quality ingredients only.

I appreciate her so much! She is always available for any questions I have and helped guide me to become a stronger and healthier person to get pregnant and carry my pregnancy to term. I also learned a lot about my body and the importance of nutrition and rest to ensure healthy ovaries and good egg quality.

I surprisingly got pregnant after 3 months of treatment. At 12 weeks, they discovered that I had a large subchorionic hematoma and Edie helped guide me through all of this, further tailoring my therapy to achieve a healthy baby. I was nervous to say the least that I would lose the pregnancy, so it is a miracle that the hematoma resolved by 22 weeks and I carried my baby to term.

I am grateful that Edie also introduced me to Dr Celia Dominguez, who is just as awesome as she is. Had I known earlier about Dr D, I would have started with her first rather than going to some other ivf doctors around town.

Edie is incredibly knowledgeable, but most importantly she is passionate about what she does and it shows in every encounter I have had with her.

Super grateful for her and her work and lastly want to give a shout out to her office staff who are always so courteous and helpful. I live on a neighbor island and commuted every week to get treatment and they were so accommodating. Once I had a flight delayed for almost 2 hours and Edie and her staff stayed late to accommodate me because they knew I was flying over to see them. What an all star team!