I have received treatment here for my chronic migraines, TMJ pain, and emotional regulation, and Pilates work. I am lucky to have received treatment from Dr Irina, who travels back and forth to her offices here in the city and in Miami, while she was here. My favorite acupuncture practitioners work here. The whole staff are friendly and helpful and have created a calm environment with great healing energy. Individuals who adhere to a structured treatment regimen may experience more significant benefits, including increased energy, improved sexual health, and enhanced muscle recovery. Consistent acupuncture appointments, typically scheduled on a weekly basis, can help maintain elevated testosterone levels over time. By emphasising these specific points, practitioners can enhance the body's inherent capacity to produce testosterone, directly addressing concerns related to low hormone levels. Acupuncture is not a one-size-fits-all approach; specific acupuncture points are strategically targeted to effectively elevate testosterone levels. By enhancing the recovery process, acupuncture assists in maintaining consistent training routines, ultimately benefiting testosterone levels and overall physical fitness. In 1997, Siterman et al. (43) conducted a prospective controlled study to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on men who suffered from subfertility due to sperm impairment. Among them, the one conducted by Fang You et al. (53) has systematically assessed the effect of acupuncture on men with oligoasthenozoospermia. Meanwhile, several meta-analyses on whether acupuncture performed to improve male fertility was effective and safe have been published. In addition, since the laser probe is only in contact with the body surface, it is minimally invasive; therefore, it is safer, more convenient, and better tolerated by patients. The results showed that the percentage of motile sperm in the acupuncture arm is significantly higher than that in the placebo arm, which supports the significance of acupuncture in men with severe oligoasthenozoospermia. A total of 57 patients were randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or placebo acupuncture twice weekly for 6 weeks totally. Due to the fact that psychological test showed no change, it was suggested that the effect of acupuncture on improving sperm quality is not triggered by placebo mechanisms. Testosterone is an important hormone responsible not only for the production of sperm, but also for muscle building, bone mass, and helping the body develop during puberty. More high-quality RCTs and basic experiments are needed to provide a more persuasive evidence for the clinical application of acupuncture and more specific mechanism in treating male infertility. Taken together, the present study not only summarizes the efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture for male infertility but supplies several instructive acupoints for clinic application as well. By focusing on designated meridians, acupuncture not only alleviates physical discomfort but also plays a significant role in hormonal regulation. Ensure your acupuncturist is registered with the British Acupuncture Council, possesses relevant qualifications, and specialises in hormonal health for optimal results. This collaborative approach ensures that you receive the most effective care possible, allowing you to successfully navigate your journey toward achieving optimal hormonal health. The search strategy included "male infertility", "asthenozoospermia", "oligoasthenozoospermia", "varicocele", "erectile dysfunction", "premature ejaculation", "genital inflammation", "acupuncture", "electroacupuncture", and "transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation". This article describes acupuncture in treating male infertility from the efficacy to mechanism to provide an evidence-based decision about whether to use acupuncture in the treatment of male infertility. A large number of studies have reported the efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of male infertility. With the implementation of the two-child policy, male infertility has brought enormous psychological and social pressure and huge economic burden to patients and the healthcare system.
