Publications

Acupuncture and IVF

Use of Acupuncture before and after embryo transfer
Use of Acupuncture before and after embryo transfer
Dalton-Brewer N et al
2010 Vol 12 No 4 212 - 255
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Improves the Outcomes of In Vitro Fertilization
Qu F, et al. Explore (NY)
2017 Sep
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Low Reactive Level Laser Therapy for Severe Female Infertility
Youkou Ohmaru 1,2 , Koichi Ohmaru 1, Yumi Nagata3
1996
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Low level laser therapy (LLLT) in our infertility clinic
Yoshimasa Asada
2016
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Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy
Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy
Paulus W et al
2002 Vol 77, pg 721-724
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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
Neuroscience Research Institute and Department of Neurobiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
October 2011
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Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the management of female infertility: A systematic review
Ried K, Stuart K.
October 05 2011
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Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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.
1-11-2012
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Effects of Acupuncture on LIF and IL-12 in Rats of Implantation Failure
Effects of Acupuncture on LIF and IL-12 in Rats of Implantation Failure
Gui, Juan; Xiong, Fan; Li, Jing; Huang, Guangying
2012
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Effect of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in embryo transfer and mechanisms: A randomized and controlled study
Effect of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in embryo transfer and mechanisms: A randomized and controlled study
Zhang M et al
2003, Jan 23 (1): 3 - 5
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Effect of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in embryo transfer and mechanisms: A randomized and controlled study
Effect of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in embryo transfer and mechanisms: A randomized and controlled study
So et al
2009 Feb;24(2):341-8
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Changes in serum cortisol and prolactin associated with acupuncture during IVF
Changes in Serum Cortisol and Prolactin Associated with Acupuncture During IVF
Magarelli, PC, D Cridennda, M Cohen
2009
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Acupuncture & IVF poor responders: a cure?
Acupuncture & IVF poor responders: a cure?
Magarelli P, Cridennda D
2004
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Acupuncture and Male Fertility

Quantitative evaluation of spermatozoa ultrastructure after acupuncture treatment for idiopathic male infertility
Quantitative evaluation of spermatozoa ultrastructure after acupuncture treatment for idiopathic male infertility
Pei J et al
2005 July
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Effects of acupuncture and moxa treatment in patients with semen abnormalities
Effects of acupuncture and moxa treatment in patients with semen abnormalities
Gurfinkel E et al
2003 Dec
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Effect of acupuncture on sperm parameters of males suffering from subfertility related to low sperm quality
Effect of acupuncture on sperm parameters of males suffering from subfertility related to low sperm quality
Siterman S et al
1997 September - October
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Does acupuncture treatment affect sperm density in males with very low sperm count? A pilot study
Does acupuncture treatment affect sperm density in males with very low sperm count? A pilot study
Siterman S et al
2000 Jan
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Point- and frequency-specific response of the testicular artery to abdominal electroacupuncture in humans
Point- and frequency-specific response of the testicular artery to abdominal electroacupuncture in humans
Cakmak Y et al
2008
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Influence of acupuncture on idiopathic male infertility in assisted reproductive technology
Influence of acupuncture on idiopathic male infertility in assisted reproductive technology
Zhang M et al
2002
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A prospective randomized placebo-controlled study of the effect of acupuncture on infertile patients with severe oligoasthenozoospermia
A prospective randomized placebo-controlled study of the effect of acupuncture on infertile patients with severe oligoasthenozoospermia
Dieterle et al
2009 Oct
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Acupuncture and Blood Flow

Reduction of blood flow impedance in the uterine arteries of infertile women with electro-acupuncture
Reduction of blood flow impedance in the uterine arteries of infertile women with electro-acupuncture
Stener-Victorin E, et al
1996
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Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Electroacupuncture Reduces Uterine Artery Blood Flow Impedance in Infertile Women
Ming H et al
2009 Vol 48, Issue 2, Pages 148-151
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A Pilot Study Evaluating the Combination of Acupuncture with Sildenafil on Endometrial Thickness
A Pilot Study Evaluating the Combination of Acupuncture with Sildenafil on Endometrial Thickness
Yu W et.al
2007
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Ovarian blood flow responses to electro-acupuncture stimulation at different frequencies and intensities in anaesthetized rats
Ovarian blood flow responses to electro-acupuncture stimulation at different frequencies and intensities in anaesthetized rats
Stener-Victorin E et al
2003
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Acupuncture and Stress and Fertility

Understanding Women's views towards the use of Acupuncture while undergoing IVF treatment
Understanding Women's Views Towards the Use of Acupuncture While Undergoing IVF Treatment
Smith C and De Lacey S
2008
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The Relationship between Mental Work and Threatened Abortion
The Relationship between Mental Work and Threatened Abortion
Huang Zhi Ying
2002
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The Impact of Acupuncture on in Vitro Fertilization Outcome
The Impact of Acupuncture on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
Domar A et al
2009
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Stressful Life Events are Associated with a Poor In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcome: A Prospective Study
Stressful Life Events are Associated with a Poor In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcome: A Prospective Study
Ebbesen S.M.S.
2009
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Stress reduces conception probabilities across the fertile window: evidence in support of relaxation
Stress reduces conception probabilities across the fertile window: evidence in support of relaxation
Buck Louis GM et al
2011
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Immunological changes and stress are associated with different implantation rates in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer
Immunological changes and stress are associated with different implantation rates in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer
Gallinelli A et al
2001
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Acubalance Wellness Centre
Herbal Medicine - Oocyte quality improvement using a herbal medicine comprising 7 crude drugs
Taketo Inoue1,2*, Yoshiyuki Ono1 Nobuyuki Emi1 , Yukiko Yonezawa1 , Michinobu Oi3 , Naomi Kobayashi1 , Junji Kishi1
21 January 2013
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Building resilience: An exploration of women's perceptions of the use of acupuncture as an adjunct to IVF
Building Resilience: An Exploration of Women's Perceptions of the Use of Acupuncture as an Adjunct to IVF
De Lacey S, Smith C and Paterson C
2009
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A randomized double blind comparison of real and placebo acupuncture in IVF treatment
A randomized double blind comparison of real and placebo acupuncture in IVF treatment
So et al
2009 Feb;24
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This paper which was included above amongst those describing the Embryo transfer trials, also investigated cortisol and anxiety levels before and after acupuncture was administered at precise points with either needles which penetrate the skin or "placebo" needles which prick the points but do not penetrate. No matter how the acupuncture was administered cortisol and perceived anxiety were significantly reduced after the treatment. Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture has been used during IVF treatment a
This paper which was included above amongst those describing the Embryo transfer trials, also investigated cortisol and anxiety levels before and after acupuncture was administered at precise points with either needles which penetrate the skin or "placeb
Hinks J and Coulson C
2010
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The relationship between perceived stress, acupuncture, and pregnancy rates among IVF patients: A pilot study
The relationship between perceived stress, acupuncture, and pregnancy rates among IVF patients: A pilot study
Balk J et al
2010 Aug;16(3):154-7)
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The effect of medical clowning on pregnancy rates after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
The effect of medical clowning on pregnancy rates after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
Friedler S et al
2011
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Effectiveness of psychosocial group intervention for reducing anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a randomized controlled study
Effectiveness of psychosocial group intervention for reducing anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a randomized controlled study
Chan CH et al
2006 Feb
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