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Tarek El-Toukhy1, Yacoub Khalaf
1Assisted Conception Unit, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. tarek.el-toukhy@gstt.nhs.uk
Abstract:
New emerging evidence from clinical trials demonstrates that acupuncture performed at the time of embryo transfer does not improve the pregnancy or live birth outcome after treatment. This evidence raises questions regarding the futility of conducting further research in this area and the quality of evidence needed before any specific intervention is incorporated into routine clinical practice, particularly when a scientific rationale is lacking.
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