Acupressure in Male Infertility
Applying pressure to specific points on the hands and feet can be beneficial for managing infertility. The following points are particularly important:
- All bladder points improve circulation to the genitourinary tract.
- Kidney 3 increases circulation to the urinary tract and reproductive organs.
- Liver 3 and Spleen 6 help strengthen the blood.
Both acupuncture and moxibustion can be effective, especially when focusing on the conception Meridian. The vessel of conception and the governing vessel, according to Chinese medicine, represent an energy flow that passes through or over the pituitary and thyroid glands, the pancreas, and the testes. It can enhance the number and quality of sperm, address hormonal issues, and help manage stress or anxiety factors.
An acupuncturist will target the following points:
LiV 3, LiV 8, St 36, SP 6, GV 4, GV 3, CV 3, CV 4, CV 6, UB 20, UB 23.
Bar points: Kidney, Subcortex, Internal Secretion, Shen-men.