Clinical evidence of acupuncture for infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF/ICSI: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- Acupuncture significantly improved clinical pregnancy rate by 25% in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) undergoing IVF/ICSI.
- Live birth rate increased by 22% and embryo implantation rate by 30% with acupuncture treatment.
- Acupuncture enhanced oocyte retrieval, optimal embryo count, and E2 levels on hCG trigger day.
- Subgroup analysis supported acupuncture's efficacy; sensitivity analyses confirmed result robustness.
- Evidence certainty ranged from very low to moderate, indicating need for more rigorous RCTs.