Is Treating Infertility with Acupuncture Safe?

Is treating infertility with acupuncture a safe option? Treating infertility with acupuncture is considered safe if you choose a trained and licensed acupuncture specialist.

Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-thin?needles into specific acupuncture points the body. Acupuncture can help with fertility problems by helping an under-functioning and over-functioning thyroid.

Choosing a Trained Acupuncture Specialist

When looking for a acupuncture specialist to treat infertility, there are a few things to?consider:

  • Choose a specialist that is licensed with the state.
  • Choose a specialist that has experience with herbal?medicine.
  • Check their references.
  • Chose someone that has experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Chose someone who has had extra training in fertility.
  • Ask about the cost per session.
  • Ask about necessary follow up appointments.

Acupuncture for Women

There are many benefits of acupuncture for women. Some of these benefits are

  • Can help improve the lining of the endometrium
  • Increases the blood flow to the uterus
  • Regulates hormone levels
  • Helps with thyroid problems since thyroid problems can lead to fertility problems
  • Increases the number of follicles produced during IFV

Acupuncture for Men

Acupuncture is not just for helping women with fertility; it can help men also. Acupuncture can help with male infertility by improving the quality of their sperm. It may also help with sperm production and their movement.

Risks Involved with Acupuncture

The risks of acupuncture are very minimal, as long as you use a trained professional. The risks may include:

  • Infection from non-sterile needles
  • Bruising
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Puncture of an organ (very minimal)
  • Risk of miscarriage if acupuncture points are contradicted after an embryo transfer or during pregnancy

With the risks of acupuncture being very minimal, acupuncture?is considered a very safe treatment to some infertility problems. You should always check with?a doctor before beginning any kind of treatment to make sure it is safe for you.

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