Acupuncture Is Successful for An Infertile Couple with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) And Oligo-Astheno-Teratozoospermia (OAT): A Case Report

Abstract

Xiangping Peng

This article is a case report on a couple who had difficulty conceiving for 4 years. They wanted to undergo acupuncture to improve their health and increase their chances of conceiving. Four years prior, the wife was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and primary infertility. She wanted to regulate her menstrual cycle, to help release eggs regularly, to increase the rate of ovulation and the chance of pregnancy. The husband was diagnosed with oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia (OAT). He wanted to improve the quality of his sperm i.e. sperm count, motility and morphology. Results: Acupuncture was done once a week as the sole treatment for each member of the couple over the course of 4 months, which resulted in the female partner becoming pregnant naturally and giving birth to a healthy baby boy. Conclusions: This case suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for female patients with PCOS and for male patients with OAT.

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