Acupuncture for male infertility

[bboop24]

My husband and I went through two cycles of ICSI and were not successful. I recently read that there has been some research on acupuncture for male infertility. From what I've read, acupuncture was able to help with motility and morphology, which is what we need. Can you offer some insight into this option? Also, does Reproductive Partners work with any acupuncturist? If so, where or how can I obtain more information?

Thank you.

[Dr. Wisot]

I am not aware of any proven benefit from acupuncture for male factor. We do see benefit from our regimen of antioxidants and vitamins in some men. It won't usually improve motility or morphology enough to obviate the need for ICSI but may improve DNA integrity in the sperm.

If you are a patient we can refer to a good acupuncturist as we work with many.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California

[bboop24]

Thank you for the quick response! I will contact the office for more information.