"There have been a number of studies performed at IVF centers around the world, which have demonstrated that acupuncture may have some benefit in treating infertility when used along with IVF. It has been shown in these studies that there is an increased embryo implantation rate and increased pregnancy rate when acupuncture is used compared to women who did not have acupuncture or had a sham acupuncture control. These studies revealed that acupuncture is best used during the stimulation phase of IVF and at the time of embryo transfer. There was no additional benefit found by adding extra treatments after the embryos had been transferred. Although there is still much research to be done, these preliminary results suggest that the use of acupuncture along with IVF may be of value in some women."

 http://www.socalfertility.com/acupuncture-and-fertility.html

"Women undergoing fertility treatment could have their chances of success boosted by acupuncture.

German researchers said they have increased success rates by almost 50% in women having in vitro fertilization (IVF).

The theory is that acupuncture can affect the autonomic nervous system, which is involved in the control of muscles and glands, and could therefore make the lining of the uterus more receptive to receiving an embryo..."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1933901.stm

"...Researchers have also discovered that acupuncture can boost blood flow to women's reproductive organs, providing them with better nourishment. In addition, acupuncture appears to improve the lining of the uterus, the place where the embryo becomes embedded after conception. This lining is like "the soil in a garden", Chang explained, "if it is undernourished, the embryo won't attach itself, and the pregnancy will not continue..."

http://totalwellnesscentre.ca/fertility_article.html

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