Acupuncture in assisted reproductive technology and PCOS

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Stener-Victorin E. [1 ,3 ]
Von Hagens C. [2 ,4 ]
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[1] Department of Physiology/Endocrinology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg
[2] Ambulanz für Naturheilkunde und Integrative Medizin, Abteilung Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fertilitätsstö rungen
[3] Department of Physiology/Endocrinology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University
[4] Ambulanz für Naturheilkunde und Integrative Medizin, Abteilung Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fertilitätsstö rungen, Universitätsfrauenklinik Heidelberg, 69115 Heidelberg
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Acupuncture; In vitro fertilization; Oocyte aspiration; Ovulation; Polycystic ovary syndrome;
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10.1007/s10304-008-0255-8
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In controlled trials, acupuncture alleviated pain during oocyte aspiration for in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer (IVF/ET) treatment and regulated uterine and ovarian blood flow. Recent clinical and experimental data on the effect of acupuncture in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) clearly demonstrate that acupuncture affects PCOS via modulation of endocrine, neuroendocrine and endogenous regulatory systems and exerts long-lasting beneficial effects on ovulation and on metabolic and endocrine systems. Some trials even suggest that acupuncture at embryo transfer has a positive impact on pregnancy rates. Results of recent trials are discussed, as are the difficulties and confounders associated with the interpretation of controlled trials and an attempt to standardize reporting of acupuncture interventions (STRICTA). Acupuncture is a safe intervention in the hands of competent practitioners and is low in cost, but well-designed studies are lacking. Clinicians and scientists are encouraged to conduct large, prospective, randomized trials to demonstrate more precisely the physiological impact of acupuncture on the reproductive system and its possible impact on pregnancy rates. © 2008 Springer Medizin Verlag.
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