Effect of Acupuncture on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Animal Models: A Systematic Review.

Yan Li Lijia Zhang Jinjin Gao Jun Yan Xue Feng Xiting He Hong Jin Xinyu Li Zhengyi Cui Junfei Zhao Fengyi Liu Xiaowai Liu Yongfei Liu Wan Ren Songjiang Liu

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)

The present review summarizes the current evidence of the effects of acupuncture on PCOS in animal models. Unfortunately, we could not draw a definite conclusion due to the methodological weakness of the included studies and the high heterogeneity. Well-designed studies are needed in the future to fill this gap.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
case control
type diabetes
current status
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle