infertility

If you have visited many message boards were women undergoing In Vitro fertilization hang out, you have probably noticed that quite a few are talking about accupuncture.  Some women swear by it, stating that it’s the only thing they did differently from one IVF cycle to the next, and the one cycle that involved getting needles stuck in them (by a professional) was the one that had a successful outcome.  Even some women who are not undergoing IVF treatments are seeking accupuncture as a fertility aid.  So, what’s the deal? Does it help or not?  That’s what researchers want to know.

Do a quick search with “infertility” and “accupuncture” together and see how many results you get. Depending on the search engine you use, you’re likely to find upwards of 7,000 pages.  In this broad mixture of results, you’re likely to see offices which specialize in accupuncture for infertile patients.  Now, these folks had to get this idea somewhere!  Actually, they got the idea from, where else, the Chinese!  Accupuncture has been a staple in Chinese medicine for ages, and it’s becoming increasingly popular here in America.  If this study proves that it does, in fact, improve the statistical success rate for In Vitro Fertilization, you can bet it will be even more popular in the months and years to come.

If you have undergone accupuncture in an attempt to increase your fertility, please drop me a line and let me know.  I am certain that women across the nation will be watching and waiting for the results of this study.  Currently, the study is set to be concluded in August, so we won’t have much longer to wait!