Does acupuncture work for fertility?
On One Hand: Acupuncture Can Work for FertilityAcupuncture, especially when combined with herbal medicine and traditional medical interventions, is an effective fertility treatment, according to acupuncture expert Dr. Mike Berkley of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness. Women use acupuncture to treat any type of fertility disorder such as spasmed tubes, repeated pregnancy loss, unexplained infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Men with poor sperm quality can also benefit from acupuncture.On the Other: There Are RisksWomen who want to prevent miscarriage will sometimes get acupuncture within the first trimester to help prevent a miscarriage. However, a miscarriage could occur if incorrect acupuncture points are used. When the patient is pregnant, the acupuncturist should not place needles in certain areas of the gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, spleen, bladder or anywhere on the lower abdomen.Bottom LineAcupuncture is used to treat various infertility conditions. I
