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Electroacupuncture for Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

다낭성 난소증후군의 전침 치료 연구에 관한 체계적 문헌 고찰

  • Yoon, Jun-Geol (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Nam-Chun (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ji, Hae-Ri (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Kyoung-Sun (Dept. of Korean Medicine Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Korean Medicine Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Korean Medicine Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Korean Medicine Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Korean Medicine Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 윤준걸 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 박남춘 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 지해리 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 박경선 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실)
  • Received : 2018.09.08
  • Accepted : 2018.11.26
  • Published : 2018.11.30
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Abstract

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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