| If, like thousands of women, you have come to the end of the road in trying to conceive, read about how Acupuncture may be able to assist you: Acupuncture is ideal to work in conjunction with women undergoing assisted conception treatment and can greatly enhance your chances of conceiving. Acupuncture-enhanced fertility treatment has been shown to have benefits when used in conjunction with IVF and ICSI, and the stimulation of ovaries to produce eggs. The fertility benefits of acupuncture: 1. Increase blood flow to the Uterus improving your chances of fertilization. 2. Improving Uterine wall thickness ideal to combat endometriosis. 3. Increase endorphin production that in turn affects the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone involved in regulating reproduction. 4. Aids follicle stimulation via improving plasma ratios of the sex hormones. For the man: improved sperm morphology and motility. Depending on the presenting condition, the time scales for treatment can vary greatly. |