Acupuncture thickens the uterine lining during IVF treatment
To evaluate the combined effects of acupuncture and Sildenafil on endometrial thickness during IVF.
Prospective self-controlled trial. Four infertility patients with prior IVF failures and an inability to achieve a uterine lining of R8 mm.
A series of five acupuncture treatments applied at specific intervals during an IVF cycle. All other parameters were kept consistent with the respective patient�s prior cycle.
All four subjects achieved endometrial lining thickness of >9mm following the administration of acupuncture, including one patient whose lining did not exceed 5 mm in a previous cycle.
We also noted that endometrial thickness of most patients continued to increase post-hCG administration.
>p>Our pilot study is consistent with previous reports that acupuncture improves uterine lining measurements over previous cycles.Reference
Yu, et al. (2007) A Pilot Study Evaluating the Combination of Acupuncture with Sildenafilon Endometrial Thickness. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 87, Issue 4, Supplement 2, Page S23.
