Acupuncture may ease headaches during IVF, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07587398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether acupuncture can help headaches in women going through IVF egg stimulation. 37 women received a 30-minute acupuncture session. Researchers measured headache intensity, stress, and emotional distress before and after treatment. The study is small and has no comparison group, so results are preliminary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease headaches and stress during IVF egg stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Acupuncture effects can also be due to placebo.
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Southern California Reproductive Center
Beverly Hills, California, 90210, United States
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