Acupuncture & Male Fertility

A growing body of medical research is showing the potential of acupuncture to enhance natural fertility in men and to improve the success rate of IVF. Studies show that acupuncture can increase:
  • Sperm production.
  • Percentage of healthy sperm.
  • Sperm movement (motility).
  • Levels of hormones responsible for fertility.
  • Rate of pregnancy when used in conjunction with ART.
As well, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have been shown to improve erectile function, libido, and prostate-related issues such as pain or urinary problems. After a comprehensive analysis of your health issues and concerns, your Acubalance practitioner will create the treatment program best suited to your needs. Ask about our Acubalance Acupuncture Studio and our special complementary treatment program for male partners and sperm donors.

Research Acupuncture & Male Fertility

Point- and frequency-specific response of the testicular artery to abdominal electroacupuncture in humans

Cakmak Y et al
Fertil Steril - 2008
Fertility and Sterility
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A prospective randomized placebo-controlled study of the effect of acupuncture in infertile patients with severe oligoasthenozoospermia

Dieterle et al
Fertil Steril - 2009 Oct
Fertility and Sterility
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Influence of acupuncture on idiopathic male infertility in assisted reproductive technology

Zhang M et al
J Huazhong Univ Sci Tech Med Sci. - 2002
Journal of Huazhong University

Effects of acupuncture and moxa treatment in patients with semen abnormalities

Gurfinkel E et al
Asian Journal of Andrology - 2003 Dec
Andrology
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Does acupuncture treatment affect sperm density in males with very low sperm count? A pilot study

Siterman S et al
Andrologia - 2000 Jan
Andrologia
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Effect of acupuncture on sperm parameters of males suffering from subfertility related to low sperm quality

Siterman S et al
Arch Androl - 1997 September - October
Archives of Andrology
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Quantitative evaluation of spermatozoa ultrastructure after acupuncture treatment for idiopathic male infertility

Pei J et al
Fertil Steril - 2005 July
Fertility and Sterility
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