Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1017
ISSN: 2161-1017
Department of Clinical Anatomy and Reproductive Medicine, University of South China, Hunan, China
Research Article
Acupuncture for PCOS: A Meta-Analysis of Meta-Analyses
Author(s): Rutong Wang, Yanhong Wei, Yueze Zhu, Mengyao Wang, Weihua Nong* and Xiaocan Lei
The efficacy of acupuncture in treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been a subject of debate, primarily due to the limitations of previous studies such as small sample sizes, ethnic disparities and an absence of in-depth exploration into the mechanisms at play. This comprehensive meta-analysis aims to synthesize the available evidence and deliver a definitive and unambiguous conclusion. Our search, which extended to July 2024, encompassed international scientific databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Scopus. We included all meta-analyses that investigated acupuncture as a treatment modality for PCOS. The pooled results were derived using both fixed and random effects models, contingent upon the heterogeneity observed. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic and the Cochrane Q test. The quality of the included meta-analyses was meticulously evaluated.. View More»