SynthesisFrontiers in psychiatry2024
Acupuncture and related therapies for anxiety and depression in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency and diminished ovarian reserve: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Clinical evidence of acupuncture for infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF/ICSI: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- HPA/HPG axes dysfunction: assessing the interrelations between diminished ovarian reserve and mental health.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Review
- 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
- The role of Chinese herbal medicine in diminished ovarian reserve management.Journal of ovarian research · 2025Review
- Interstitial fluid transport in linea alba is involved in acupuncture-induced attenuation of ovarian hypofunction in aged rats.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- The altered hypothalamic network functional connectivity in diminished ovarian reserve and regulation effect of acupuncture: a randomized controlled neuroimaging study protocol.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Sleep Quality and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Genetic Evidence and Clinical Benefits of NTZF Combined with HRT.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Acupuncture for Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The decreased ovarian function has a negative impact on the mental health of women and increases the risk of anxiety and depression. A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that acupuncture-related therapies can effectively and safely restore hormone levels and improve ovarian reserve function. However, the effectiveness of acupuncture-related therapies in alleviating anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with ovarian hypofunction has not been thoroughly evaluated. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of the different acupuncture-related therapies on the mental health of patients with ovarian hypofunction. Methods: We comprehensively searched eight famous databases for randomized controlled trials up to October 30, 2024. Databases include PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and Cochrane Library, China Biomedical (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database and VIP Database. Results: The study included 12 RCTs, involving 780 patients with ovarian hypofunction, including 403 patients with POI, 297 patients with DOR, and 80 patients with POF. Acupuncture-related therapy was obviously superior to hormone therapy in relieving anxiety symptoms (SMD: -0.90; 95%CI: -1.28, -0.53; Conclusions: Acupuncture-related therapy was more effective than hormone therapy in improving anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with ovarian hypofunction. This study supports the use of acupuncture-related therapies for women experiencing decreased ovarian function associated with mental health issues. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/,
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