Improvement of endocrine and metabolic conditions in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome through acupuncture and its combined therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age that significantly impacts their reproductive health. Acupuncture and its combined therapies may have beneficial effects on the endocrine and metabolic states of women with PCOS. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the treatment effects and potential mechanisms of acupuncture and its combined therapies compared to oral metformin in treating PCOS patients.

Methods

The evaluation focused on three sets of outcomes: hormonal indicators, metabolic indicators, and body weight indicators. Studies that involved additional therapies beyond the specified interventions or included patients with other diseases were excluded. Additionally, data mining methods were use

SUBMITTER: Wu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915742 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature