Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in assisted reproduction: remaining uncertainties
- PMID: 16600223
- DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.10.062
Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in assisted reproduction: remaining uncertainties
Abstract
Two randomized trials provide suggestive evidence that acupuncture might be an effective adjunctive therapy in assisted reproductive technologies, leading to improved pregnancy rates. However, additional research addressing remaining scientific and methodologic issues is needed before routine use of acupuncture can be recommended.
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Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome in infertile women: a prospective, randomized trial.Fertil Steril. 2006 May;85(5):1341-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.08.070. Epub 2006 Apr 5. Fertil Steril. 2006. PMID: 16600232 Clinical Trial.
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Effect of acupuncture on the outcome of in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a randomized, prospective, controlled clinical study.Fertil Steril. 2006 May;85(5):1347-51. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.09.062. Epub 2006 Apr 17. Fertil Steril. 2006. PMID: 16616748 Clinical Trial.
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