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The effects of acupuncture on pregnancy outcomes of in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zheng-Yun XieZhi-Hang PengBing YaoLi ChenYan-Yun MuJie ChengQian LiXi LuoPeng-Yan YangYou-Bing Xia
Published in: BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2019)
Our analysis finds a benefit of acupuncture for IVF outcomes in women with a history of unsuccessful IVF attempt, and number of acupuncture treatments is a potential influential factor. Given the poor reporting and methodological flaws of existing studies, studies with larger scales and better methodologies are needed to verify these findings.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • pregnant women
  • case control
  • adverse drug
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss
  • glycemic control