Efficacy of Acupuncture in Alleviating Negative Emotions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
This study identified the potential of acupuncture in alleviating depression in patients with PCOS. Nonetheless, the evidence substantiating these findings was restricted by the poor quality of the included RCTs, precluding the drawing of definitive conclusions. Until more substantial evidence emerges, caution should be exercised regarding assertions of the therapeutic potential of acupuncture for treating negative emotions associated with PCOS.
Authors
- Zhennan Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8157-9852)
- Nenggui Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7945-9177)
- Lanfeng Lai
- Bonnie Wai Yan Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2086-8301)
- Wei Yi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4241-8205)
- Han Yang
- Jingxia Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4553-7274)
- Jiahuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3978-3456)
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.71129
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China