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KMID : 0644120090220040065
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2009 Volume.22 No. 4 p.65 ~ p.82
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Investigation of Clinical Research of Acupuncture Intervention in Assisted Reproductive Technology in Pubmed
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Bae Geung-Mee
Cho Hye-Sook
Lee Seung-Hwan
Lee In-Seon
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine acupuncture intervention suggested in the papers of assisted reproductive technology(ART, hereafter) in medicine journals and to establish the further direction.
Methods: The papers published between 1996 and 2009 in Pubmed were reviewed.
Results: 1. A variety of randomized controlled trials and case series were found in Pubmed concerning influence of acupuncture in ART. It was investigated into improvement of pregnancy rate, analgesic effect during oocyte retrieval, change of serum hormone, and reduction of anxiety. 2. It was on clinical pregnancy rate that main focus of the investigation was placed and the improvement of pregnancy rate differed from studies. 3. For the analgesic effect during oocyte retrieval, the electro acupuncture was mainly used and the studies reported the reduced pain rate, tiredness, and nausea. 4. Acupuncture was reported as significant in improving the state of anxiety during ART.
Conclusion: It would be necessary to further study the period of acupuncture intervention, the selection of acupoint through well-designed study, and establish standard of evidence of them.
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KEYWORD
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assisted reproductive technology, acupuncture, pregnancy rate, analgesic effect
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