IVF Research – Fertility and Sterility Journal
- June 23, 2011
- Acupuncture,Female Infertility,Fertility,IVF Support
IVF Research 
Fertility and Sterility, is the official publication of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine published juried original articles of scientific excellence in clinical and laboratory research relevant to reproductive endocrinology and physiology.
The IVF studies below have all appeared in the journal Fertility and Sterility.
Ten of them found that acupuncture performed close to the time of embryo transfer improved chances of pregnancy. Three reported no effect, and one found negative effect.
Listed below are the ten studies:
Acupuncture and Embryo Transfer Studies |
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Authors and References |
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Effect of acupuncture on pregnancy rate |
Paulus W et al, Fertil Steril 2002 Vol 77, pg 721-724 |
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Smith C et al, Fertil Steril 2006 Vol 85, pg 1352-1358 |
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Westergaard L et al, Fertil Steril 2006 Vol 85, pg 1341-1346 |
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Dieterle S et al, Fertil Steril 2006 Vol 85, pg 1347-1351 |
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Benson M. R. et al, Fertil Steril 2006 Vol 86, Suppl 1, pg S135 |
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Udoff L. C. et al, Fertil Steril 2007 Vol 86, Suppl 1, pg S145 |
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Teshima D.R.K et al, Fertil Steril 2007 Vol 88, Suppl 1,pg S330 |
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Magarelli P,Cridennda D,Fertil Steril 2004Vol 81,Suppl 3,pgS20 |
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Quintero R et al, Fertil Steril 2004 Vol 81 Suppl 3, pg S11-12 |
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Youran D et al, Fertil Steril 2008 Vol 90 Suppl 1, pg S240 |
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Domar A et al, Fertil Steril 2006 Vol 86 Suppl 2, pg S379 |
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Domar A et al Fertil Steril 2009 Vol 91 pg 723 – 6 |
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Fratterelli JL et al Fertil Steril 2008 Vol 90 Suppl 1, pg S105 |
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Craig L. B et al, Fertil Steril 2007 Vol 88, Suppl 1, pg S40 |
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