Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Li, Yongle
Chen, Zijie
Yu, Ning
Yao, Keyu
Che, Yiwen
Xi, Yupeng
Zhai, Shuangqing
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Postpartum depression (PPD) does great harm to women following childbirth.
The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the efficacy and safety of CHM for the treatment of PPD.
Methods.
Published or ongoing registered trials were searched for from the inception of the various databases to December 31, 2015.
Data extraction and methodology assessment were conducted independently by two researchers.
RevMan 5.3 software was used to analyze the data.
Results.
Forty-seven registered clinical trials (RCTs) were identified and reviewed.
The results showed CHM alone or in combination with routine treatments could reduce HAMD score, EPDS score, incidence of adverse events, TESS, and SERS.
CHM combined with routine treatment was more effective in increasing serum estradiol levels and reducing progesterone levels than routine treatment alone.
Meanwhile, pooled data revealed that MRLQS combined with routine treatments or MRLQS plus MSHS combined with routine treatments were more effective than other therapeutic methods in TCM.
MRLQS plus MSHS alone was found to be an effective alternative when compared to routine treatments.
Conclusions.
This review suggested that CHM was safe and effective in the treatment of PPD.
However, this could not be proven conclusively.
To ensure evidence-based clinical practice, more rigorously designed trials are warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Yongle& Chen, Zijie& Yu, Ning& Yao, Keyu& Che, Yiwen& Xi, Yupeng…[et al.]. 2016. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104200
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Yongle…[et al.]. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104200
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Yongle& Chen, Zijie& Yu, Ning& Yao, Keyu& Che, Yiwen& Xi, Yupeng…[et al.]. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104200
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104200