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KMID : 0644120180310040039
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2018 Volume.31 No. 4 p.39 ~ p.53
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Electroacupuncture for Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Yoon Jun-Geol
Park Nam-Chun
Ji Hae-Ri
Park Kyoung-Sun
Hwang Deok-Sang
Lee Jin-Moo
Lee Chang-Hoon
Jang Jun-Bock
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this review was to overview and evaluate the efficacy of electroacupunture for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Methods: Relevant randomized controlled studies (RCTs) were identified by database searches in PubMED, EMBASE, OASIS, and Google scholar, up to May 2018. Data were extracted regarding hyperandrogenism, obesity and hyperinsulinemia indices. The risk of bias was assessed.
Results: Five RCTs were included for analysis. In one RCT, electroacupuncture group had significantly lower free testosterone and testosterone, compared to no treatment group. However, The other RCTs showed no significant difference between two groups. For LH/FSH, Ferriman Gallway score, anti-mullerian hormone, body mass index, weight and waist, and insulin, electroacupuncture group showed no significant difference, compared to physical exercise, no treatment, and sham acupuncture group.
Conclusions: Only a limited number of RCTs have been reported. At present, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of electroacupuncture for treatment of PCOS.
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KEYWORD
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Electroacupuncture, Korean Medicine Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trials
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