Objective:To observe the effect of acupuncture for infertility due to luteal phase defect (LPD).Method:Fifty cases were randomized into an acupuncture group (30 cases) and a medication (Clomiphene) group (20 ...Objective:To observe the effect of acupuncture for infertility due to luteal phase defect (LPD).Method:Fifty cases were randomized into an acupuncture group (30 cases) and a medication (Clomiphene) group (20 cases).High phase score (HPS) was adopted to evaluate the luteal function before and after treatments,coupled with observation on the changes of E 2,progesterone (P),follicles and endometrium.Results:The total effective rate in the acupuncture group was 93.4%,versus 70.0% in the medication group,showing a significant difference (P〈0.05).Conclusion:Both acupuncture and Clomiphene can substantially improve the luteal function;however,acupuncture can get a better effect in improving the endometrium and a lower miscarriage rate than Clomiphene.展开更多
文摘Objective:To observe the effect of acupuncture for infertility due to luteal phase defect (LPD).Method:Fifty cases were randomized into an acupuncture group (30 cases) and a medication (Clomiphene) group (20 cases).High phase score (HPS) was adopted to evaluate the luteal function before and after treatments,coupled with observation on the changes of E 2,progesterone (P),follicles and endometrium.Results:The total effective rate in the acupuncture group was 93.4%,versus 70.0% in the medication group,showing a significant difference (P〈0.05).Conclusion:Both acupuncture and Clomiphene can substantially improve the luteal function;however,acupuncture can get a better effect in improving the endometrium and a lower miscarriage rate than Clomiphene.