Effects of Acupuncture on Ovarian Function and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Decreased Ovarian Reserve

Exclusion Criteria

• •Patients who met any of the following conditions were not included:
• •1. Severe abnormality of uterine cavity caused by adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, tuberculosis of the reproductive system, endometritis, abnormal endometrial thickness (HCG day of the previous IVF cycle is less than 7mm or greater than 14mm);
• •2. Patients with other endocrine diseases, such as thyroid disease, hyperprolactinemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, adrenal disease, etc., and poor control of hormone levels in the last 3 months;
• •3. Clearly diagnosed autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, antiphospholipid syndrome, etc.;
• •4. Untreated hydrosalpinx;
• •5. Body mass index (BMI) higher than 28 kg/m;
• •6. The male or female chromosome abnormality;
• •7. People with previous history of acupuncture sickness;
• •8. Those who have previously participated in the study or are currently receiving acupuncture treatment.