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Male fertility responds really well to acupuncture treatment and lifestyle changes. At Donabate Acupuncture we work to significantly increase sperm count and improve sperm motility/morphology bringing them within the normal range. Balancing hormones and increasing blood flow is also important in increasing male fertility. Stress is often a factor with any fertility issue and acupuncture can help reduce stress and improve overall general health and sense of wellbeing.
IVF is a time when many couples and individuals want to be in the best possible health and receive good support throughout their treatment. A growing body of scientific research now supports the benefits of acupuncture for those going through IVF and other assisted fertility treatments. The research suggests that acupuncture helps in various areas relating to assisted conception, these include:
We recommend starting acupuncture as soon as you can prior to starting an IVF/IUI cycle. This gives time to implement and see the results of recommended lifestyle changes, nutritional advice and acupuncture treatment. Even if you come during the IVF cycle itself acupuncture can help support you through egg collection, transfer and the following two week wait.
Acupuncture treatment during pregnancy boosts the woman’s immune system, decreases the chances of miscarriage and helps with problems that may occur such as morning sickness, back pain, heartburn, haemorrhoids etc. Acupuncture also increases blood flow to the uterus to help nourish the baby as well as making the pregnancy more comfortable for the woman.