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The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with medication in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effect of different acupuncture modalities on sex hormone levels in perimenopausal women: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and security of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia in the Chinese population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effectiveness of different acupuncture therapies for perimenopausal syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of oryzanol plus femoston on efficacy, sleep quality, and quality of life in perimenopausal syndrome patients.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the combination therapy of acupuncture and medication in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia (PMI). This research seeks to provide scientific evidence for clinical practice, optimize treatment protocols, and enhance the sleep quality and overall quality of life for women experiencing perimenopausal insomnia. Methods and analysis: A comprehensive search was conducted across 8 databases, including the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), China Biology Medicine Disc (CBM), PubMed, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), and Cochrane Library, from their establishment to July 1, 2024. Outcome measures were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 15.0 software. The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involved 1,187 patients with perimenopausal sleep disorders (596 in the experimental group and 591 in the control group). The analysis indicated that compared to Western medication alone, the combination therapy showed better efficacy [risk ratio (RR) = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.17, 1.31), Discussion: The combination therapy demonstrates great efficacy and safety for PMI patients, representing an innovative integrative alternative treatment with high clinical application value. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024564357, PROSPERO CRD42024564357.
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