Acupuncture and Electroauriculotherapy Treatment for Infertility

Abstract

Abstract

Background:

Acupuncture and electroauriculotherapy treatments may enhance the success rate of the embryo implantation stage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the treatment of infertility due to hormonal imbalances.

Objective:

To examine the integrated approach of acupuncture and electroauriculotherapy as an adjunct to fertility medication and IVF.

Design, Setting, and Patient:

A case report of a 33-year-old woman who was in the beginning of her third IVF cycle, who presented to a private clinic and received a total of 8 treatments over a 1-month period.

Intervention:

Acupuncture, electroauriculotherapy, and nutritional supplements.

Main Outcome Measure:

Embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes.

Results:

The patient achieved successful embryo implantation and full-term pregnancy. She did not need follow-up care after the treatment period. No complications occurred during pregnancy or at childbirth. No side effects were reported from acupuncture, electroauriculotherapy treatments, or supplements.

Conclusions:

Electroauriculotherapy and acupuncture appeared to be useful for this patient as an adjunctive therapy with IVF treatments and fertility medications.