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Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Jo, Junyoung
Lee, Yoon Jae
Lee, Hyangsook
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This systematic review aimed to assess current evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of acupuncture for patients with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI).
Methods.
We searched twelve databases to identify relevant studies published before July 2014.
The outcomes were serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels and resumption of menstruation.
Two reviewers independently assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane’s tool, extracted the results, and evaluated the overall level of the evidence using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria.
Results.
Eight RCTs were selected.
Acupuncture significantly lowered serum FSH levels and more women receiving acupuncture reported resumption of menses.
However, the results should be interpreted with caution due to a small number of participants, high risk of bias for blinding, and likely publication bias.
The level of evidence for FSH level and resumption of menses were assessed as “low” using GRADE.
Conclusion.
The current evidence on acupuncture for POI is insufficient to draw a firm conclusion due to scarcity of studies with a low risk of bias and likely publication bias.
Further rigorously designed and conducted studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in patients with POI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jo, Junyoung& Lee, Yoon Jae& Lee, Hyangsook. 2015. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063677
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jo, Junyoung…[et al.]. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063677
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jo, Junyoung& Lee, Yoon Jae& Lee, Hyangsook. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063677
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063677