What are the benefits of acupuncture on fertility?
Acupuncture has widely become a complementary treatment for infertility. This form of treatment works best to promote fertility when the main cause of the problem is functional, such as hormonal imbalance, problems in ovulation and endometriosis.ProcedureSmall, sterilized needles are placed along specific points called acupuncture points in order to bring balance to the natural functional systems of the body.BenefitsAn acupuncture study by the University of Virginia showed significant improvement on hormonal function, which promotes the normal menstrual cycle from a woman’s body. Acupuncture also helps the body be stress-free while undergoing other fertility treatments.EffectivenessThe Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Center in Colorado conducted a study in 2004 that showed marked effectiveness of acupuncture as a complementary treatment with assisted reproductive technology procedures.
