Acupuncture is a holistic treatment approach that seeks to balance out the body’s systems and regulate the way that the body function. According to this approach to medicine, if one part of the body is not working properly, it can affect all other parts of the body. People undergo acupuncture sessions to treat headaches, stress, sleep disorders, circulatory problems, addictions, and infertility. During treatment, acupuncture specialists apply needles to specific points of the body along the channels and meridians. The process regulates under functioning and over functioning systems that can adversely affect your physical and mental health.

Does Acupuncture Treat Infertility?

Although acupuncture does not treat certain infertility conditions, such as obstruction that must be surgically removed, it does offer a number of benefits to women that are trying to get pregnant.

Improves ovarian and follicular function
Increases blood flow to the endometrium and other reproductive organs
Reduces stress and anxiety
Boosts your body’s ability to heal itself
Complements fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization and the egg transfer procedure

Patients often begin acupuncture sessions three to four months before undergoing fertility treatments and at least three months into the pregnancy in an effort to prevent a miscarriage. Most patients choose to undergo hour-long acupuncture sessions once per week while they are trying to get pregnant. During the session, the tiny, sterilized needles are strategically placed along the meridians and channels that affect fertility. There are hundreds of acupuncture points along the body that can be targeted to improve various conditions. Choosing a well trained, qualified acupuncture specialist that is well versed in the acupuncture points that address fertility issues may increase your chances of getting pregnant.

If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant and are looking for ways to boost your chances of conception, consult a fertility doctor to undergo testing and discuss your options.

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