Fertility Support: A New Beginning
Acupuncture has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat various health conditions. In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity in the Western world as a complementary therapy for infertility. Acupuncture can help improve blood flow, stimulate the nervous system, and balance hormones, all of which can aid in fertility. In addition, acupuncture has been shown to improve reproductive function in both men and women. In men, acupuncture can increase sperm count, motility, and quality. It can also enhance sexual function and erectile dysfunction. In women, acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle and increase blood flow to the uterus, improving the chances of conception.
Acupuncture has also been shown to reduce stress levels, which can have a negative impact on fertility. In addition, acupuncture can be used with other infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Acupuncture can help improve the success rates of these treatments by improving blood flow to the uterus, reducing stress levels, and minimizing the side effects of the medications used during treatment.
Research Supporting Acupuncture for Fertility
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2022)
This study reviewed multiple trials to see how acupuncture impacts fertility treatments like IVF. Results showed that acupuncture might help improve live birth rates and clinical pregnancy rates. However, the researchers recommend more large-scale studies to confirm these findings.
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Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
In this trial, acupuncture was shown to increase pregnancy rates for women undergoing IVF. The results were promising, with 42.5% of women in the acupuncture group achieving pregnancy compared to 26.3% in the control group.
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Randomized Clinical Trial (2018)
This large study included 824 women undergoing IVF. It found that acupuncture and sham acupuncture had similar effects, with no significant difference in live birth rates. While it suggests that more research is needed, it also highlights the potential value of acupuncture as part of fertility care.
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