| Acupuncture for frozen–thawed embryo transfer cycles: a double-blind randomized controlled trial 1 June 2010 |
In conclusion, comparable pregnancy and live birth rates of FET treatment were found in patients who had one session of real or placebo acupuncture after FET. Pregnancy and live birth rates were significially higher than those who had no acupuncture.
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| Changes in serum cortisol and prolactin associated with acupuncture during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women undergoing in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer treatment 28 December 2009 |
In this study, there appears to be a beneficial regulation of CORT and PRL in the Ac group during the medication phase of the IVF treatment with a trend toward more normal fertile cycle dynamics. |
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| Low hormone levels in pregnancy linked to hard birth 23 December 2009 |
Too little of the hormone thyroxine is already known to complicate pregnancy, increasing the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and pre-eclampsia. |
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| Building resilience: A preliminary exploration of women's perceptions of the use of acupuncture as an adjunct to In Vitro Fertilisation 12 December 2009 |
| Acupuncture is increasingly used as an adjunct to IVF, in this preliminary study we sought to investigate the experience of infertile women who had used acupuncture to improve their fertility. |
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| Relaxation therapies "can boost IVF success" 21 October 2009 |
Relaxation exercises and group therapy can up to double the chance that women undergoing fertility treatment will get pregnant, a small study suggests. |
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| Factors affecting the success of moxibustion in the management of a breech presentation as a preliminary treatment to external cephalic version 21 October 2009 |
A UK study found in favour for moxibustion in breech presentation, stating that "moxibustion creates a better chance of vaginal birth for expectant mothers" . |
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| Does alcohol affect feritily? A recent Harvey study found that alcohol consumption may have an adverse effect on fertility. 20 October 2009 |
Does alcohol affect feritily? A recent Harvey study found that alcohol consumption may have an adverse effect on fertility. |
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| Symptom management for irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot randomized controlled trial of acupuncture/moxibustion. 1 August 2009 |
A US study on symptom management of IVF found that "Acu/Moxa treatment shows promise in the area of symptom management for IBS". |
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| NHS pins its hopes for treating back pain on acupuncture 25 May 2009 |
NHS pins its hopes for treating back pain on acupuncture. |
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| Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation 1 February 2009 |
Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation. |
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| Review of acupuncture trials, showed that acupuncture may experience relief from headaches and migraines. 28 January 2009 |
Review of acupuncture trials, showed that acupuncture may experience relief from headaches and migraines. |
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| Safety and efficacy of acupuncture in children: a review of the evidence. 1 June 2008 |
...it seems acupuncture is a safe complementary/alternative medicine modality for pediatric patients on the basis of the data we reviewed. |
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| Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis 7 February 2008 |
Current preliminary evidence suggests that acupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation |
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| Acupuncture "cuts arthritic pain" 30 October 2006 |
ACUPUNCTURE can ease the pain and disability caused by arthritis, a study in Germany has indicated. |
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| Needles "are best for back pain" 14 September 2006 |
Acupuncture - real or sham - is more effective at treating back pain than conventional therapies, research suggests |
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| The use of acupuncture before and after embryo transfer in IVF may improve outcomes. 1 January 2006 |
The use of acupuncture before and after embryo transfer in IVF may improve outcomes. |
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| Effects of electro-acupuncture on anovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome 1 January 2000 |
| Conclusion. Repeated EA treatments induce regular ovulations in more than one third of the women with PCOS. |
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| Effect of Acupuncture on Sperm Parameters of Males Suffering from Subfertility Related to Low Sperm Quality 1 January 1997 |
| The fertility index increased significantly (p≤. 05) following improvement in total functional sperm fraction, percentage of viability, total motile spermatozoa per ejaculate, and integrity of the axonema (p≤. 05), which occurred upon treatment. The intactness of axonema and sperm motility were highly correlated (corr. =. 50,p≤. 05). Thus, patients exhibiting a low fertility potential due to reduced sperm activity may benefit from acupuncture treatment. |
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