The following is a review of some of the clinical evidence that shows that acupuncture is very effective in increasing the clinical pregnancy rates among patients undergoing IVF. It was compiled by the team at Rocky Coast Acupuncture in Portland, Maine.

From the perspective of modern medicine, there are many different reasons why a person may have difficulty conceiving. Conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis are common problems which affect fertility, as do physical obstructions such as scarring, and age.  Perhaps most difficult of all, if your doctor cannot find any physical reason why you are struggling to get pregnant, you may be given the frustrating diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.”