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infertility

Acupuncture is widely accepted as an effective treatment for infertility. An increasing number of women are starting their families in their thirties and forties. As female fertility dramatically declines during these years women are looking for ways to improve their chances of conception.

Acupuncture gets results by increasing the blood flow to the reproductive organs and stabilizing hormone levels. The effect of this is to improve the quality of the eggs and to increase the lining of the uterus. Male reproduction can benefit as treatment can encourage the production of healthy sperm. Acupuncturists believe it is as important to treat the whole person as it is to treat the reproductive organs. Regular treatment helps to boost energy levels, reduce stress levels and strengthen the immune system. The greater a person’s well-being physically, emotionally and psychologically, the greater the chance of conceiving.

Common causes of infertility which can be treated with acupuncture are:

	Failure to ovulate		Erectile dysfunction
	Recurring miscarriages		Endometriosis
	Polycystic ovaries		High FSH levels
	Uterine fibroids		Irregular periods
	Failure to produce enough sperm (too few, abnormal shapes, short lived or impaired mobility)		Unexplained infertility

Acupuncture is also increasingly being used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) as it promotes ovulation and reduces anxiety. A study in Germany reported that by adding acupuncture treatment to the IVF program the chances of conception rose by almost 50%.