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What do systematic reviews say?

7 questions · 8 findings · 2 reviews · Gynaecology and Fertility

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No studies found 3 · 37.5%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 5 · 62.5%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

Restored regular menstrual period · polycystic ovarian syndrome

It is very uncertain whether low‐frequency electroacupuncture changes restored regular menstrual period – low‐frequency electroacupuncture… compared with physical exercise or no intervention (very low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
MD 0.22
1 study · 40 participants
Very low
Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
MD 0.37
1 study · 31 participants
Very low

Electroacupuncture vs relaxation

Hot flush frequency (number/day) · women with menopausal hot flushes

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for menopausal hot flushes 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 38 participants
Very low

Electroacupuncture vs relaxation

Hot flush severity · women with menopausal hot flushes

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for menopausal hot flushes 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 38 participants
Very low

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

Ovulation rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

Adverse eventsc · polycystic ovarian syndrome

It is very uncertain whether low‐frequency electroacupuncture changes adverse eventsc compared with physical exercise or no intervention (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 4.46 [0.77, 25.78]
1 study · 201 participants
Very low

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

Live birth rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

Multiple pregnancy rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found