Effects of different acupuncture methods on polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
No single acupuncture method is the optimal method for all indicators in PCOS patients. Clinically, clinicians may select acupuncture treatment based on patients' primary clinical concerns, acknowledging the limitations of current evidence and individualizing treatment decisions. These findings remain to be further verified by rigorously designed studies due to limitations of existing clinical studies and evidence.
Authors
- Yongxia Wang
- Anli Weng
- Xuefang Liang
- Peiru Li
- Yun Lu
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-026-05295-5
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00