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The Role of Acupuncture in Assisted Reproductive Technology
Joint Authors
Zhang, Mingmin
Huang, Guangying
Zheng, Cui Hong
Wang, Wei
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this paper was to provide reliable evidence by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis for evaluating the role of acupuncture in assisted reproductive technology.
All randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of acupuncture, including manual, electrical, and laser acupuncture (LA) techniques, on the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) and live birth rate (LBR) of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or artificial insemination were included.
The controlled groups consisted of no acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups.
The sham acupuncture included sham acupuncture at acupoints, sham acupuncture at non- or inappropriate points, sham LA, and adhesive tapes.
Twenty-three trials (a total of 5598 participants) were included in this paper.
The pooled CPR from all acupuncture groups was significantly higher than that from all controlled groups, whereas the LBR was not significantly different between the two groups.
However, the results were quite distinct when the type of control and/or different acupuncture times were examined in a sensitivity analysis.
The results mainly indicate that acupuncture, especially around the time of the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, improves pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing IVF.
More positive effects from acupuncture in IVF can be expected if a more individualized acupuncture programs are used.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zheng, Cui Hong& Zhang, Mingmin& Huang, Guangying& Wang, Wei. 2012. The Role of Acupuncture in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028389
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zheng, Cui Hong…[et al.]. The Role of Acupuncture in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028389
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zheng, Cui Hong& Zhang, Mingmin& Huang, Guangying& Wang, Wei. The Role of Acupuncture in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028389
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028389