Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: 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 wa

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5059536 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature