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Acupuncture can often improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes
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Acupuncture can often improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes by enhancing uterine blood flow, reducing stress, and regulating hormones, which can create a more favorable environment for embryo implantation and pregnancy. A 2019 meta-analysis by Jo et al., published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that acupuncture significantly increased clinical pregnancy rates (RR 1.21, 95% CI 1.07–1.38) in women undergoing IVF, particularly when performed around embryo transfer. Another study by Manheimer et al. (2013) in Human Reproduction Update suggested acupuncture may improve live birth rates (OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.03–1.96), though results vary based on timing and protocol.
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