Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Acupuncture and Pregnancy - Promise In Improving Rates Following IVF
ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2008) — A review of seven clinical trials of acupuncture given with embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) suggests that acupuncture may improve rates of pregnancy. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of couples experience reproductive difficulty and seek specialist fertility treatments, such as IVF.
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Research has suggested the fertility benefits of acupuncture include:
* Increased blood flow to the uterus to promote implantation.
* Improved ovarian function, which may help produce better quality eggs and a larger number of follicles.
* Reduced side effects of drugs used in ART procedures.
* Decreased uterine contractions, intended to encourage implantation, and prevent early miscarriage.
* Reduction of stress hormones and anxiety.
* The ability to strengthen a patient's immune system and support their general health, possibly helping to prevent miscarriage.
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