Acupuncture for clinical improvement of endometriosis-related pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a common chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, leading to chronic inflammation, pelvic nodules and masses, pelvic pain, and infertility. Acupuncture has been shown to improve pain associated with endometriosis by modulating abnormal levels of prostaglandins, β-endorphins, dynorphins, electrolytes, and substance P. This review aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in treating endometriosis, specifically focusing on its efficacy in relieving pain associated with endometriosis.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in eight databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the China Biology Medicine (CBM)

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393010 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature