EP 180: Can Acupuncture Help Fertility, PCOS, IVF, and Male Infertility?

Acupuncture for fertility, IVF, PCOS, and male infertility — can a root-cause approach improve your chances of getting pregnant?In this episode, Emily Marson, founder of Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture, shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can support fertility by addressing the underlying drivers of infertility — not just symptoms.We talk about how acupuncture works, the role of inflammation, stress, and the nervous system, and why fertility is more than just hormone levels. This conversation also explores PCOS, endometriosis, IVF outcomes, recurrent miscarriage, male factor infertility, sperm health, and low sperm quality, along with how acupuncture and herbs can be used alongside conventional treatment.Emily also explains why fertility is not just a women’s issue, how sperm health and male factors impact pregnancy outcomes, and why both partners should be considered in the fertility process.If you are navigating infertility, IVF, PCOS, male infertility, or trying to conceive, this episode offers a different perspective — one focused on balance, regulation, and understanding what your body needs to support a healthy pregnancy.