Acupuncture and male infertility

Studies have shown acupuncture to benefit sperm quality - increase sperm motility and count, and decrease abnormal forms sperm. Acupuncture is beneficial for male infertility.


Certain supplements and herbs also have been shown to be beneficial. We recommend antioxidant rich diet as well as supplements (antioxidants, zinc, coQ10). A herbal formula is prescribed individually.


Acupuncture can be beneficial for testicular sperm extraction (TESE) candidates. There is about a 50% chance you could avoid TESE if you resource to acupuncture. Azoospermic patients awaiting IVF, especially with history of genital tract inflammation, are good candidates for this treatment.


Acupuncture has been shown to improve the IVF success rate. The benefits are both statistically and clinically significant.


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Information on IVF and acupuncture.
Studies on acupuncture and male fertility/ sperm quality.