There are a number of ways in which acupuncture can benefit women undergoing IVF/ART, these include:

• Increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, thereby increasing the thickness of the womb lining and increasing the chances of successful implantation.

• Regulating fertility hormones throughout the course of treatment.

• Increasing egg production and improving egg quality.

• Reducing stress.

For men - clinical trials suggest that acupuncture improves sperm motility, increases sperm count, improves sperm quality and has a beneficial effect on psychogenic erectile dysfunction.