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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2022.35.2.028

The Effectiveness of Moxibustion Treatment in Infertility with IVF-ET: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  

Lee, Ho-Sung (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Park, Yong-Duk (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Hye-Jung (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Dong-Il (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.35, no.2, 2022 , pp. 28-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of moxibustion in infertility with In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET). Methods: We searched 8 databases (Embase, PubMed, CiNii, CNKI, OASIS, ScienceOn, KMBASE, KISS)to identify eligible studies published before 2021 Oct. We included randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) using moxibustion in infertility with IVF-ET. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed by the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results: Two RCT studies were eligible in our review. The overall risk of bias was evaluated as unclear. The meta-analysis of 2 trials indicated that favorable results for the use of moxibustion with IVF-ET. Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials suggests that moxibustion with IVF-ET can effect on Infertility patients. However, because of studies included analysis was biased due to unclear risk of bias and unreliable study design, future RCT studies and additional Meta-Analysis are needed to judge the supplementary treatment role of moxibustion in infertility with IVF-ET.
Keywords
Moxibustion; IVF-ET; Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis;
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