Figures from Harley Street Fertility Specialist Dr Talaulikar reveals that 1:7 couples will have some degree of fertility issues and in 40% of couples either males or females will have difficulty in conceiving, following a year of regular intercourse. 

Up to date information is now showing 1:6 couples have fertility issues and 50% of those are from male sperm issues, and 50% from female issues.

Current research is now challenging the way acupuncture can help couples conceive whether it is full IVF stimulus, some relaxation needed or indeed just some education about diet and lifestyle choices.

World leading experts have many published medical studies from throughout the world which show supporting evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating fertility issues.

Depending on the medical diagnosis and the reason for unsuccessful pregnancy, acupuncture treatment can be used in several ways to assist both men with sperm quality and women with egg quality

Current studies have focused mostly on the time of embryo transfer and the % of success following this process.  If the egg is mature then it will allow the bodies natural response to the cascade of hormones to succeed in successful implantation.
Lifestyle choices can also improve chances of conception which are :

• Acupuncture to relax and stimulate follicles  
• Normal weight
• Regular exercise
• Nutritional balanced diet ( with folic acid supplement three months prior to trying for a baby
• Regular intercourse at time of ovulation