https://local.google.com/place?id=7867415309338798506...If you have been trying to conceive within a year and have been unable to do so, then you might be infertile. Infertility is a common issue, affecting as many as 15 percent of couples.
What Causes Infertility?
There are several things that cause infertility. One of the most common in women is polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. This disorder causes a woman to produce higher than normal levels of androgens, which are male hormones. High levels of androgens interfere with the production of eggs.
In men, one of the most common causes of infertility is male factor. As much as 50 percent of all infertility cases are caused by male factor infertility. Male factor infertility refers to infertility caused by things like low or abnormal sperm production. This is often due to endocrine disorders or physical injury to the testicles.
What Can Help with Fertility?
Fortunately, there are several holistic, natural methods that may improve your chances of conceiving. One of the best methods for increasing your chances of conceiving naturally is acupuncture. Let’s take a look at how acupuncture can help.
Acupuncture and Fertility
An imbalance of energy in the body can lead to infertility among other problems. An ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture, can help correct these imbalances by stimulating particular points in the body that run along lines of energy or meridians. Correcting these imbalances helps the body function more efficiently, making it easier to conceive.
When used for fertility, acupuncture may help:
● Improve sperm quality and counts in men with male factor infertility.
● Regulate hormone levels, which can improve ovulation rates for women with PCOS.
● Improve the effectiveness of IVF by increasing the number of follicles produced during an IVF treatment.
● Reduce stress which can increase the chances of conceiving.
● May be able to increase the chances of intrauterine insemination (IUI) success.
The Stress-Infertility Link
One of the more surprising ways that acupuncture helps with infertility is by reducing stress.
Many studies have found that stress is linked with fertility. However, researchers aren’t sure whether stress makes it harder to conceive or whether infertility increases stress. The important thing to know is that acupuncture can reduce stress, thereby improving fertility.
One study examined the impact of acupuncture on patients who were undergoing embryo transfer treatment. Study participants who were given an acupuncture regimen as part of their regular regimen of care achieved pregnancy 64 percent of the time, whereas those who were not given this treatment only achieved pregnancy 42 percent of the time.
Furthermore, researchers found that those who received acupuncture had less stress both before and after the embryo transfer. They concluded that this treatment played a role in improved conception rates.
Key Takeaways
Acupuncture is a safe and effective natural method to improve your chances of conceiving. Research indicates that it may be able to help improve fertility in various ways, such as by balancing hormones and reducing stress levels.
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References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3717046/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4691969/
3. https://www.fertstert.org/.../S0015-0282(05)00591-1/fulltext