Reply: RCT of real versus placebo acupuncture in IVF

Abstract

We refer to the letter by Renckens addressed at our recent publication (So et al., 2009) on the use of acupuncture in IVF treatment, stating that Human Reproduction should not publish papers on absurd forms of treatment such as acupuncture. Although there are no particular comments directed to us, we would like to respond to the opinion stated in the letter and express our views on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture.