Meta-Analysis of Ovulation Induction Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy in PCOS Patients
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
Original authors · Park MJ, Kim EH, Shin DS, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116847
Summary
Ovulation induction effects of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion combination therapy were analyzed in PCOS patients. A total of 22 studies and over 2,100 patients' data were meta-analyzed. The combination therapy group showed significantly higher ovulation rates than controls.
Key figures
Ovulation induction rate
71.5%
Participants
2,134 patients
Conclusion
Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for ovulation induction in PCOS patients and has high utility as a complementary approach to hormone therapy.
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