Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of pain relieving treatment done by inserting thin needles at specific points in the body. Pervious studies have found acupuncture nearly doubles the chances of a woman conceiving with IVF. Of the 4,087 cycles without acupuncture, 2,458 pregnancies were recorded, giving a pregnancy rate of 60%. Of the 301 cycles with acupuncture, there were 201 conceptions — giving a higher pregnancy rate of 66%. “There’s evidence that acupuncture can increase blood flow to the uterus while producing neurotransmitters which help with pain relief.

Source: Hindustan Times February 05, 2018 05:03 UTC