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How does acupuncture help fertility?

April 26, 2017acupuncture fertility help

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How does acupuncture help fertility?

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Acupuncture can be used to help women and men with infertility. In women, acupuncture can be used to improve ovarian reserve, enhance cervical mucus, improve the endometrial lining and implantation, and reduce the likelihood of miscarriage. In general, acupuncture can be effective in relieving stress. In men, it can serve to increase virility by strengthening the related kidney meridian, and research (S. Siterman et. al. “Effect of Acupuncture on Sperm Parameters of Males suffering from Subfertility related to low Sperm Quality” (Arch Androl volume 39, 1997, pages 155-161) has also shown that acupuncture can increase sperm count as well as motility.