Fertility Acupuncture

Fertility Acupuncture

Infertility is defined arbitrarily as the inability of a couple to conceive within 12 months, despite having unprotected intercourse.  By definition this affects up to 15% of couples.  Absolute infertility is rare and for most couples a diagnosis of reduced fertility is made in about 10-25% of couples who are referred for investigation, no physical abnormalities are detected.

Despite normal ovulation and healthy semen, conception does not occur.
There is no agreed conventional explanation for this problem although some specialists suggest that this form of infertility may be due to a defect in the development of the corpus luteum.  In 40% of cases there is some problem with the semen  and in up to 60% of cases the woman is found to have some abnormalities.  In 25% of cases both partners may have a condition which contributes to the infertility.