Impact of whole systems traditional Chinese medicine on in-vitro fertilization outcomes

Highlights • Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) added to IVF may be beneficial. • WS-TCM and IVF was associated with more live births compared with acupuncture and IVF. • WS-TCM and IVF was associated with more live births compared with IVF alone. • WS-TCM is individualized and incl...

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Published in:Reproductive biomedicine online 2015-06, Vol.30 (6), p.602-612
Main Authors: Hullender Rubin, Lee E, Opsahl, Michael S, Wiemer, Klaus E, Mist, Scott D, Caughey, Aaron B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Adult
Chinese herbal medicine
embryo transfer
Female
Fertilization in Vitro
Humans
in-vitro fertilization
live births
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Rate
Retrospective Studies
traditional Chinese medicine
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Summary:Highlights • Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) added to IVF may be beneficial. • WS-TCM and IVF was associated with more live births compared with acupuncture and IVF. • WS-TCM and IVF was associated with more live births compared with IVF alone. • WS-TCM is individualized and includes acupuncture and other TCM interventions.
ISSN:1472-6483
1472-6491
DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.02.005