What do systematic reviews say?

Acupuncture vs sham

• Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 1010 participants
  Low

Acupuncture vs relaxation

• Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 28 participants
  Very low

Acupuncture vs clomiphene

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

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

Acupuncture vs Diane‐35

It is very uncertain whether true acupuncture changes ovulation rate compared with diane‐35 (very low certainty).

• Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.45 [0.87, 2.42]
  1 study · 68 participants
  Very low

Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

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