Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in assisted reproduction: remaining uncertainties

被引：17

作者：

Myers, Evon R.

机构：

[1] Duke Univ, Ctr Clin Hlth Policy Res, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Durham, NC USA

[2] Duke Univ, Duke Clin Res Inst, Durham, NC USA

来源：

FERTILITY AND STERILITY | 2006年 / 85卷 / 05期

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D O I：

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.10.062

中图分类号：

R71 [妇产科学];

学科分类号：

100211 ;

摘要：

Two randomized trials provide suggestive evidence that acupuncture might be an effective adjunctive therapy in assisted reproductive technologies, leading to improved pregnancy rates. However, additional research addressing remaining scientific and methodologic issues is needed before routine use of acupuncture can be recommended.

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页码：1362 / 1363

页数：2

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