SynthesisFrontiers in endocrinology2024
The clinical value of acupuncture for women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Acupoint stimulation methods for premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
- The effects of acupuncture on patients with premature ovarian insufficiency and polycystic ovary syndrome: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Transcriptomic Insights into Acupuncture Mechanisms in Protecting Ovarian Function in Mice with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2026Article
- Acupuncture for premature ovarian insufficiency: a systemic neuroendocrine perspective.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Electroacupuncture Ameliorates Cyclophosphamide-Induced Ovarian Impairment in Rats With Diminished Ovarian Reserve and is Associated With Th17/Treg-Related Immune Modulation.Mediators of inflammation · 2026Article
- Acupuncture for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Randomized, Non-Inferiority Protocol with Exploratory Epigenetics Analysis.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- PEDF-Expressing mesenchymal stem cells restore ovarian function via Tim-3-Mediated immune modulation in primary ovarian failure.Journal of ovarian research · 2025Article
- Examining the effect of Kuntai capsule combined with HRT in the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency: A systematic review and meta?analysis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2025Article
- Integrating Medical and Traditional Acupuncture Education in the United States: Enhancing Patient Care Through Combined Expertise.Medical acupuncture · 2025Review
- Electro-Acupuncture for Diminished Ovarian Reserve: Protocol for a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Bridging tradition and innovation: electroacupuncture's impact on premature ovarian insufficiency.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic implications of acupuncture on improving ovarian function in women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through the implementation of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Methods: A comprehensive search of eight databases was conducted to identify RCTs up until 5 October 2023. The outcomes included the levels of sex hormones, antral follicle count (AFC), Kupperman score, and total effective rate. The risk of bias (RoB) tool was utilized to evaluate the quality of the included studies. In order to guarantee the robustness and reliability of the findings, subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to investigate potential sources of heterogeneity. Results: A total of 13 RCTs comprising 775 patients were included in the study. Acupuncture demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) [SMD = 0.83, 95% CI (0.27, 1.39), Conclusion: Acupuncture has demonstrated superiority over non-acupuncture in diminishing serum FSH levels and increasing serum E Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk, identifier CRD42023467751.
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