What is semen liquefaction? Immediately after ejaculation semen coagulates and then liquefies again within 15 to 20 minutes. Unfortunately, for about 11.8 per cent of men, diagnosed with infertility, semen does not liquefy. One of the main causes, why sperm doesn’t liquefy, is inflammation. To be precise, the inflammation of the prostate and seminal vesicles. […]
A comprehensive article explaining how acupuncture may help prevent miscarriages. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Mar 22;12(1):20. [Epub ahead of print] Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment option for threatened miscarriage. Betts D, Smith CA, Hannah DG. Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Threatened miscarriage involves vaginal bleeding in a pregnancy that remains viable. This is a common early […]
This study published in journal of Spermatogenesis contributes to understanding of how acupuncture improves sperm parameters. The researchers found that acupuncture improved Sertoli cell functions. This has enhanced germ cell proliferation. The result is improved motile sperm count. The study design could not evaluate other sperm parameters. Spermatogenesis. 2012 Jan 1;2(1):53-62. Electroacupuncture enhances spermatogenesis in […]
acupuncture improve menstrual frequency and decrease circulating androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Zheng CH, Huang GY, Zhang MM, Wang W. Abstract You can read the full paper here. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PATIENT(S): Women undergoing IVF […]
Acupuncture improves clinical pregnancy, implantation rate and live birth rate of IVF embryo transfer. The researchers used Transcutaneous electro acupuncture in this study. Transcutaneous electrostimulation is another way to stimulate acupuncture points. And needles are not necessary! As you can see from the abstract below, clinical pregnancy rate, implantation rate, and live birth rate all […]
Acupuncture group reported significant changes on two domains on the Fertility Problem Inventory with less social concern, and less relationship concern. There were also trends toward a reduction of infertility stress on other domains, and a trend toward improved self-efficacy and less anxiety in the acupuncture group.
Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study Objective To evaluate the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on pregnancy rates (PR) in women undergoing ET. Design Prospective, randomized, single-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting Research and laboratory facilities. Patient(s) A total of 309 […]
Effect of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on sperm quality in infertility patients with sperm abnormality Objective Working on seminal plasma acid phosphatase, to explore the mechanism by which acupuncture improves sperm quality (concentration, viability and motility) in infertility patients. Methods A total of 118 patients received acupuncture-moxibustion treatment. Before and 3, and 6 months after the treatment […]
Abstract Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for infertility due to sperm abnormality (SAI). Methods We treated a series of 35 cases of SAI with electroacupuncture combined with herb cake-partitioned moxibustion, observing the variation before and after treatment in symptom integral, sperm status, sex hormone and prostate function. Results After treatment, the […]
Title: Effect of electro-acupuncture on ovarian expression of ? (1)- and ? (2)-adrenoceptors, and p75 neurotrophin receptors in rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries Author: Manni Luigi ; Lundeberg Thomas ; Holmäng Agneta ; Aloe Luigi ; Stener-Victorin Elisabet Abstract: Abstract Background Estradiol valerate (EV)-induced polycystic ovaries (PCO) in rats is associated with an increase in […]
Selecting a control for in vitro fertilization and acupuncture randomized controlled trials (RCTs): how sham controls may unnecessarily complicate the RCT evidence base Eric Manheimer M.S.Corresponding Author Contact Information, a, E-mail The Corresponding Author a Center for Integrative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland Available online 13 May 2011. Objective To examine […]
Title: Effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation of different frequencies and intensities on ovarian blood flow in anaesthetized rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries Author: Stener-Victorin Elisabet ; Kobayashi Rie ; Watanabe Orie ; Lundeberg Thomas ; Kurosawa Mieko Abstract: Abstract Background Maintenance of ovarian blood flow (OBF) is suggested to be important for regular ovulation in women […]
New study shows acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Both E Acupuncture and exercise improved menstrual frequency and decreased the levels of several sex steroids at week 16 and at the 16-wk follow-up compared with no intervention. Low-frequency E Acupuncture and physical exercise improved hyperandrogenism and menstrual frequency more effectively than no intervention in women with PCOS. Low-frequency E Acupuncture was superior to physical exercise and may be useful for treating hyperandrogenism and oligo/amenorrhea.
Role of acupuncture in the treatment of female infertility Fertility and Sterility, Volume 78, Issue 6, Pages 1149-1153 (December 2002) Raymond Chang M.D.a,b, Pak H. Chung M.D. b* and Zev Rosenwaks M.D.c Received 24 June 2002; revised 19 July 2002; accepted 19 July 2002. Abstract Objective: To review existing scientific rationale and clinical data in […]
J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Feb;16(2):193-8. Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine Park JJ, Kang M, Shin S, Choi E, Kwon S, Wee H, Nam B, Kaptchuk TJ. Asian Medicine & Acupuncture Research, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA. Erratum in: J Altern Complement […]
Effects of electro-acupuncture on in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) of patients with poor ovarian response [Article in Chinese] Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Oct;29(10):775-9. Chen J, Liu LL, Cui W, Sun W. Department of Reproduction, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250001, China. fusantai@126.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of electro-acupuncture […]
Effects of abdominal Acupuncture on testiclar blood flow are shown in humans, findings may be helpful in the clinical treatment of infertile men.
IVF success/pregnancy rate 35.5% without acupuncture vs. 55.6% with acupuncture, and less stress.