Received 24 October 2005; received in revised form 24 October 2005; accepted 24 October 2005 published online 5 April 2006.

Two randomized trials provide suggestive evidence that acupuncture might be an effective adjunctive therapy in assisted reproductive technologies, leading to improved pregnancy rates. However, additional research addressing remaining scientific and methodologic issues is needed before routine use of acupuncture can be recommended.