THE FOLLOWING ARE SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS COMMONLY TREATED BY THE WASHINGTON ACUPUNCTURE CENTER. INFERTILITY Inability to become a natural parent has many possible causes, some of which can be effectively treated by acupuncture. Before having acupuncture for infertility, a couple should have thorough physical examinations to rule out anatomical causes of infertility. These should be corrected if possible. Unless both partners have the anatomical requirements for reproduction acupuncture cannot be helpful. Most drugs reduce fertility and should be eliminated if possible. Acupuncture, along with nutritional treatment, can raise a man's sperm count considerably and make a woman's reproductive organs more receptive to conception and pregnancy. Acupuncture should be discontinued after conception, but the nutritional program should be continued by pregnant women. Acupuncture is the safest anesthesia for childbirth. Aspirin and most other drugs may cause miscarriage and fetal abnormalities, especially during early pregnancy. Masculine fertility may be increased by vitamins of the B Complex, large doses of vitamin C and vitamin E. Even larger doses of vitamin C may be required to help a woman maintain a pregnancy if she has a tendency to miscarry. Acupuncture is also an effective treatment for male impotence and female inability to enjoy sexual relations. next