About Infertility:
- Infertility affects 7.3 million people in the U.S. (12% of women of childbearing age, or 1 in 8 couples)
- Approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third attributed to the male partner and one-third to a combination of problems in both partners, or, is unexplained.
- A couple ages 29-33 with a normal functioning reproductive system has only a 20-25% chance of conceiving in a given month. After 6 months of trying, 60% of couples will conceive without medical assistance.
- Approximately 85-90% of infertility cases are treated with drug therapy or surgical procedures. Fewer than 3% need advanced reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Further Reading: Fertility Studies
Acupuncture is effective and safe treatment for PCOS
Acupuncture’s positive effects on prolactin and cortisol levels in IVF patients
