Acupuncture for glucose and lipid metabolic disorders of polycystic ovarian syndrome: A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological disease that is often accompanied by some metabolic abnormality such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. As a non-pharmacological therapy, acupuncture is widely used for the treatment of PCOS, but the effectiveness for insulin resistance and lipid metabolic disorder remains controversial.

Objectives

To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for insulin resistance and lipid metabolic disorder of women with PCOS.

Search methods

Eight databases will be searched from inception to June 2021, three clinical trial registration platforms will be searched for relevant trials.

Selection criteria

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture therapy for insulin resistance and lipid

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8341540 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature