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Infertility can be defined as the inability to achieve a clinical pregnancy, despite having unprotected sexual intercourse for 12 months. Ovulation problems commonly cause infertility. Some problems prevent eggs from being released at all, while others prevent eggs from being released during some cycles.
Infertility is more common than people realize. Around 10 percent of women ages 15 to 44 in the United States have difficulty conceiving or staying pregnant.

 Symptoms 
One of the most common signs of infertility in women is irregular periods. On average, menstrual cycles last 28 days. A woman whose cycles vary greatly could be experiencing infertility. Painful periods could also indicate problems with fertility. Some other symptoms of infertility are hormone fluctuations and unusual pain during intercourse.

 Causes and Risk Factors 
Some common causes of infertility in women include ovulation disorders such as PCOS, premature ovarian failure, hypothalamic dysfunction, endometriosis, and tubal infertility (damage to fallopian tubes). Some common risk factors for infertility are old age, tobacco and alcohol use, and being underweight or overweight.

 How Can Acupuncture Help? 
There is enough evidence to suggest that acupuncture boosts fertility. Various studies report that acupuncture could increase the chances of a woman undergoing IVF treatment getting pregnant. No wonder many doctors recommend acupuncture as an adjunct therapy to IVF.
A study found that women who receive acupuncture before and after IVF embryo transfer are more likely to conceive than women who make lifestyle changes to get pregnant.

 How Does Acupuncture Work?
Stress has become a part of everyday life. Many studies link high-stress levels to a woman’s inability to conceive. Various studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in reducing stress levels.

Acupuncture for fertility can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Your acupuncturist will insert needles at certain points to stimulate the production of natural painkillers called endorphins. These chemicals cause a euphoric feeling.

Many studies link high levels of cortisol to miscarriage. Acupuncture can help prevent miscarriage by reducing cortisol levels.

Unlike many other treatments for stress, acupuncture does not have any severe side effects as it is drug-free and minimally invasive.

Acupuncture increases the blood flow to the uterus. Some significant benefits associated with increased blood flow to the uterus include hormone regulation, steady ovulation cycles, and low risk of endometriosis.
If you are seeking acupuncture for fertility in San Francisco, your search ends here. Anchor Acupuncture & Wellness is a top-rated acupuncture clinic in San Francisco. We use traditional acupuncture techniques to treat fertility problems. Whatever the cause of your infertility, our acupuncturists will create a customized treatment plan to get to the root cause of your problem and eliminate it. To consult with a certified acupuncturist, call (415) 855-3112.