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Acupuncture for fertility support

Many people use acupuncture for support during fertility treatment. Honestly, the best studies don't show it raises IVF success rates, but feeling calmer and cared for through a hard process is a real reason people value it.

How it can help

Many use it to feel calmer and more supported during fertility treatment.
Best thought of as support for the journey, alongside your fertility doctor's plan.
Not a way to boost your odds, and never a replacement for medical care.

What the research shows

The largest, best-designed trial found no boost to IVF birth rates: about 18 in 100 women had a baby with acupuncture, and 18 in 100 with a placebo version.
A review of the strongest trials agreed acupuncture does not improve the chance of a live birth from IVF.
US fertility specialists say acupuncture around embryo transfer does not improve IVF birth rates.