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Infertility

In October of 2002, Fertility and Sterility published a study on the effects of acupuncture on patients undergoing IVF.  

Patients treated with acupuncture and IVF in comparison to IVF alone were approximately TWICE as likely of getting pregnant (42.5% & 26.3% respectively).  

Research

Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy.

Study on relationship between ovulation inducing effect of drug-acupuncture and endometrial contents of estradiol receptor and progesterone receptor.

Does acupuncture treatment affect sperm density in males with very low sperm count? A pilot study.

*Effect of acupuncture on sperm parameters of males suffering from subfertility related to low sperm quality.

 

Web Articles

Oriental Medicine and Infertility 

 

Other websites with information on infertility

Resolve
The National Infertility Association; provides education, advocacy, and support

 

INIICD
Infertility, information, and support

 

Parents Place

 

Ferti.Net
Tryingtoconceive.com

 

Childbirth.org

Articles on Infertility

Restoring fertility with vitamins and herbs

Overcome Infertility with Chinese Medicine

Diets High in Vitamin C May Prevent Complication of Pregnancy