In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Acupuncture for Infertility

IVF and Acupuncture for Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trail

The aim of this investigation is to determine the value of combining acupuncture with infertility patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The investigators will measure the outcomes of endometrial lining, uterine blood flow, hormones, stress levels, and pregnancy and live birth rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• females between 21 and 42 years old
• primary or secondary infertility
• no more than 2 previously failed IVF cycles
• undergoing IVF
• FSH < 11

Exclusion Criteria:

• FSH > 11
• using an egg donor
• using PGD
• using heparin or lovanox protocols
• estradiol level less than 20 or over 80
• taking herbal therapy