What are acupuncture points used for male infertility

Condition analysis:
There are studies that have reported effectiveness of acupuncture on male sub fertility. 

We have treated a number of cases concerning male fertility issues such as low sperm count, low motility, poor morphology, high DNA fragmentation etc., and we have observed cases of impressive sperm quality improvement in those parameters. We usually recommend the treatment on a trial basis for a period of three months. It is worth noting that studies (randomized control trial and clinical case series) have indicated a significant improvement in sperm concentration.

Instructions:
Acupuncture Points Used: From the studies we have examined so far, we are finding that both sperm count and sperm quality can be improved with acupuncture treatment. A prospective controlled study from Israel included 16 acupuncture-treated subfertile patients (acupuncture treatment received twice a week for five weeks) and 16 control untreated subfertile males. Methods of measurement were expanded semen analysis, routine, and ultramorphological observations. Semen samples were analyzed before and one month after treatment. Results showed intactness of the axonema and sperm motility were greatly improved and thus, the fertility index increased significantly.

Men with low fertility due to reduced sperm activity may benefit from acupuncture treatment. Another prospective controlled study was done that found general improvement of sperm quality, specifically in the ultrastructural integrity of spermatozoa. In this study, 28 of the 40 men with idiopathic infertility received acupuncture twice a week for five weeks.

The following acupuncture points were used as main points: Guanyuan (Ren 4), Shenshu (UB 23, bilateral), ci liao (UB 32, bilateral), tai cong (Liv 3, bilateral), and tai xi (KI 3, bilateral). Secondary points included zhu san li (ST 36, bilateral), xue hai (SP 10, bilateral), san yin jiao (SP 6, bilateral), gui lai (ST 29, bilateral), and bai hui (Du 20). Statistical evaluation of the transmission electron microscopy data illustrated a statistically significant increase after acupuncture in the percentage and number of sperm without ultrastructural defects in the total ejaculates.