Updated research information about acupuncture and IVF (Jan 31 2008) Are there any other research articles showing the efficacy of acupuncture for fertility?
Besides the German study mentioned, there are other studies suggesting a positive influence of acupuncture on the female reproductive system3, 11, 12 and using acupuncture treatment in conjunction with ART on difficult infertility cases.4, 5, 13 The May 2006 issue of the journal, Fertility and Sterility, featured series of acupuncture related articles (three original research papers and additional commentary articles).14-19 Two of the original articles reported higher pregnancy rates among patients who received acupuncture in conjunction with their IVF cycles versus patients who received “placebo acupuncture” or no treatment. One study found no significant difference in pregnancy rates between the acupuncture group and control (placebo) group. While it is encouraging to see the additional data supporting the efficacy and safety of acupuncture use in conjunction with IVF, some experts have raised a number of issues and questions regarding the somewhat contradictory evidence on acupunctu
Besides the German study mentioned, there are other studies suggesting a positive influence of acupuncture on the female reproductive system3, 11, 12 and using acupuncture treatment in conjunction with ART on difficult infertility cases.4, 5, 13 The May 2006 issue of the journal, Fertility and Sterility, featured series of acupuncture related articles (three original research papers and additional commentary articles).14-19 Two of the original articles reported higher pregnancy rates among patients who received acupuncture in conjunction with their IVF cycles versus patients who received “placebo acupuncture” or no treatment. One study found no significant difference in pregnancy rates between the acupuncture group and control (placebo) group. While it is encouraging to see the additional data supporting the efficacy and safety of acupuncture use in conjunction with IVF, some experts have raised a number of issues and questions regarding the somewhat contradictory evidence on acupunctu
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