Among the many methods to increase the odds of becoming pregnant, there are two that really stand out.

Acupuncture

Combined with IVF treatments, acupuncture has been shown to increase fertility. Studies have not proven what exactly its benefits to fertility are. However, some studies have shown it to be effective at enhancing the benefits of other treatments.

Used for about 5,000 years in Chinese medicine, acupuncture is widely known to possess extraordinary benefits and is used in treating many different ailments. It has become increasingly popular in America over the last few decades.

To find licensed acupuncturists, contact The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture or The National Institutes of Health.

Ovulation

The odds of your getting pregnant have a lot to do with the regularity of your menstrual cycle.

One way to figure out when you are most likely ovulating is to count fourteen days from the end of your last menstrual cycle; this is because ovulation is believed to happen right around the middle of an average 28-day cycle. Obviously, if you have a regular 28-day cycle, all you have to do is subtract fourteen days from your current menstrual cycle to obtain the day you will probably be ovulating; but since not all cycles are exactly 28 days, this can vary among women. Another way to more accurately pinpoint days of ovulation is to buy an ovulation test from your local drugstore or pharmacy.

Talk to your doctor if you have been trying to become pregnant for more than one year, as there may be other conditions that are interfering with your ability to get pregnant.

Acupuncture, primarily a Chinese remedy, can be used as a complementary treatment for infertility difficulties in both men and women. When used to treat infertility problems, acupuncture works best for those who have irregular ovation cycles or sperm duct blockage.

Many times health problems occur due to obstructions in the meridians that run through the body. These obstructions cause energy to swell in some areas of the reproductive organs, while other areas become energy-deprived. In an acupuncture procedure needles are put on blocked sites, which stimulates the nervous system to send chemicals into the reproductive organs. As a result, enough energy is released to cure infertility problems experienced by both men and women.

If you’re still wondering just exactly how acupuncture treats infertility, here’s the simple answer. A regular flow of blood to the reproductive organs can be created by acupuncture and hormones can be instantly regulated; this in turn boosts ovarian function for women and speedy sperm production for men.

Other treatments can be used in conjunction with acupuncture to cure infertility. You can take Chinese herbal medicine, which has a restorative effect on the kidneys, or use acupuncture on the soles of your feet, behind the ears, near the genitals, and on the palms.

Special acupuncture fertility treatments like IVF and ICSI can be used concurrently with the standard needle-based form of acupuncture. Another infertility treatment provided by some organizations is electro-acupuncture.

A number of studies have shown that acupuncture has been very successful in treating women with infertility difficulties, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), severe pelvic pain, and pain during intercourse. And according to these studies, a high percentage of men have been successfully treated with acupuncture to cure various reproductive issues.

It is clear that infertility and acupuncture are highly compatible.