Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Moxibustion on Reproductive and Metabolic Outcomes in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Peishuang LiJiahua PengZhiling DingYong Fu Rui-Ning Liang

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2022)

Among patients with PCOS, using acupuncture combined with moxibustion as a complementary therapy to basic treatments can improve pregnancy, ovulation, and miscarriage rates, the levels some sex hormones, and metabolic indicators, with good safety. Additionally, this combination therapy may have no effect on the FSH, oestradiol, or dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate level.

Keyphrases

combination therapy
end stage renal disease
polycystic ovary syndrome
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
preterm birth
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
mesenchymal stem cells
pregnant women
insulin resistance
bone marrow
patient reported