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

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(2009), "Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 14 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2009.24814aae.005

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

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 14, Issue 1

E. Manheimer, G. Zhang, L. Udoff, A. Haramati, P. Langenberg, B.M. Berman, L.M. BouterBMJ2008Vol. 336pp. 545-549

This systematic review aimed to determine whether acupuncture, given with embryo transfer, improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation. The authors concluded that acupuncture treatment improves rates of pregnancy and live birth, but results are preliminary and further trials are needed. The overall conclusions reflect the evidence presented and are likely to be reliable.