Research, IVF-ART
Reduction of blood flow impedance in the uterine arteries of infertile women with electro-acupuncture
Conclusion: This study reported in Human Reproduction (the official journal of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) shows that after 8 acupuncture treatments blood flow to the uterus was markedly increased.
Stener-Victorin E, et al Hum Reprod 1996; 11:1314-1317. Human Reproduction
Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupuncture improves Clinical Pregnancy Rates (CPR) and Live Birth Rates (LBR) among women undergoing IVF.
Abstract:
Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy
rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review
and meta-analysis. Cui Hong Zheng, M.D.; Ph.D.a, Guang Ying Huang, M.D., Ph.D.a; Ming Min Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.b; Wei Wang, M.D., Ph.D.c.. Fertility and Sterility. 1-11-2012.
Effects of Acupuncture on LIF and IL-12 in Rats of Implantation Failure
According to the study, Acupuncture could improve the poor receptive state of endometrium by
promoting LIF and IL-12 secretion to improve blastocyst implantation.
Abstract
Gui, Juan; Xiong, Fan; Li, Jing; Huang, Guangying. Effects of Acupuncture on LIF and IL-12 in Rats of Implantation Failure. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. Am J Reprod Immunol. 1600-0897. 2012.
Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, especially double TEAS, significantly improved the clinical outcome of ET.
