Pain Relief in Women Undergoing Oocyte Retrieval (OR) With Electro-acupuncture (EA) or Conscious Sedation (CS) in a Single Assisted Reproduction Centre.

Can Acupuncture Replace Conscious Sedation in In-Vitro-Fertilization Transvginal Oocyte Retrievals?

This study aims to determine whether one can replace pain relief in women undergoing oocyte retrieval (OR) using electro-acupuncture (EA) instead of conscious sedation (CS).

A total of 60 women were randomized and 29 women were on electro-acupuncture (EA) versus 27 women on conscious sedation (CS) with intravenous medication for transvaginal egg extraction (OR) in IVF. Pain scores were recorded before , during and after egg extraction when the women were on conscious sedation and electro-acupuncture. Side effects were recorded. Physical parameters were recorded. Livebirth outcome were also recorded.

Inclusion Criteria: all women undergoing ivf and have given consent -

Exclusion Criteria: women who have infectious skin diseases, women who were unwilling to accept acupunture, history of bleeding disorders.

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