Researchers combined the results of 86 randomized trials to evaluate ten of the most commonly used IVF add-ons and found that endometrial scratching improved the chance of having a baby, while most other add-ons showed little or no benefit or require more high-quality research.
Researchers in a 2026 meta-analysis combined 15 randomized trials in women with POR or DOR and found that while some forms of acupuncture were linked to slightly more eggs retrieved, they didn’t improve pregnancy rates.
Researchers in a 2023 study review the use of 27 IVF add-ons and provide recommendations by ESHRE, with only several that are recommended or could be considered for the general infertility population.
Researchers in a 2022 study performed a meta-analysis on the impact of acupuncture on FET outcomes and found that there were improvements in clinical pregnancies but not live birth rates, with most included studies small.