Stress and infertility
Why is it that acupuncture is so often seen to reduce anxiety,…
Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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The effects of acupuncture on the secondary outcomes of anxiety and quality of life for women undergoing IVF: A randomized controlled trial
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Auricular acupuncture versus cognitive behavioural therapy in the discontinuation of hypnotic drug usage, and treatment effects on anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms − a randomised controlled study
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Manual or electroacupuncture as an add-on therapy to SSRIs for depression: A randomized controlled trial
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Relationship between psychological stress and reproductive outcome in women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment: Psychological and neurohormonal assessment
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The effects of anxiety and depression on in vitro fertilisation outcomes of infertile Chinese women
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Effect of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Anxiety in Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation
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Auricular Acupressure Reduces Anxiety Levels and Improves Outcomes of in Vitro Fertilization
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A Comparison of Stress Levels in Women Undergoing Single Versus Multiple Acupuncture Session Prior to Embryo Transfer
C. Sutton, MD et al, 2015 Fert Stert, Vol 103, Suppl2, Pages…
The effect of medical clowning on pregnancy rates after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
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Emotional distress in infertile women and failure of assisted reproductive technologies: meta-analysis of prospective psychosocial studies
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