Acupuncture and in vitro fertilization: updated meta-analysis.

RESEARCH: ACUPUNCTURE, IVF AND EMBRYO TRANSFER Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: systematic review and meta-analysis

A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture in in vitro fertilisation.

BACKGROUND Numerous randomised studies have reported pregnancy outcome in women who received acupuncture during their in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment cycle. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of the trials of acupuncture during IVF treatment on the outcomes of clinical pregnancy and live birth rates. SEARCH STRATEGY Searches we...

The role of acupuncture in in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND/AIMS In recent years, acupuncture has become more and more popular in the management of subfertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of acupuncture during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment on the outcomes of clinical pregnancy in published randomized studies. METHODS This is a systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources used were MEDLINE, Embase, Web of...

Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether acupuncture improves rates of pregnancy and live birth when used as an adjuvant treatment to embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Medline, Cochrane Central, Embase, Chinese Biomedical Database, hand searched abstracts, and reference lists. Review methods Eligible studies were random...

Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. PATIENT(S) Women undergoing IVF in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) who were evaluated for the effects of acupuncture on IVF outcomes. SETTING Not applicable. INTERVENTION(S) The intervention groups used manual, electrical, and laser acupuncture techni...