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[Efficacy and safety evaluation of acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome].
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2013 Nov; 33(11):961-4.ZZ

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To compare the efficacy differences between acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy and clomiphene oral administration in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

METHODS

One hundred cases of PCOS were randomized into two groups, 50 cases in each one. Acupuncture com bined with auricular point sticking group (group A): acupuncture was applied at Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3) and Zigong (EX-CA 1), once daily; auricular point sticking was applied at Spleen (pi, CO13), Endocrine (neifenmi, CO18), Unterus and Kidney (shen, CO10), t he plaster was changed once a week. Clomiphene grou p (group B): oral clomiphene was prescribed at the 5th day of the menstrual, for 5 consecutive days, totally 3 menstrual cycles was needed. The ovulation induction, pregnancy and menstruation resuming of patients in the two ' , The totally effective rate was 90.00% (45/50) in group A, which was group were observed and compared.

RESULTS

The totally effective rate was 90.0% (45/50) in group A, which was superior to 86.0% (43/50) in group B (P<0.05); the ovulation rate and pregnancy rate were 68.0% (34/50)and 64. 0% (32/50) in group A, whiche were superior to that of group B (all P<0. 05); the menstruation resuming rate was 94.00 (47/50) in group A, which was superior to 88.00 (44/50) in group B (P<0.05). No adverse effect was observed in group A, while in group B, varying degrees of nausea, vomiting, headache and dermatitis were observed in 29 cases, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) like polycystic ovary was observed in 14 cases under the B ultrasound.

CONCLUSION

Acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy has a better effect than clomiphene in the treatment of PCOS without any adverse effect.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Li N
Department of Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100026, China. geyongchun1981@sina.com

MeSH

Acupuncture PointsAcupuncture TherapyAcupuncture, EarAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansOvulationPolycystic Ovary SyndromeYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

chi

PubMed ID

24494277

Citation

Li, Ning. "[Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Acupuncture Combined With Auricular Point Sticking Therapy in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome]." Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, vol. 33, no. 11, 2013, pp. 961-4.
Li N. [Efficacy and safety evaluation of acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2013;33(11):961-4.
Li, N. (2013). [Efficacy and safety evaluation of acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 33(11), 961-4.
Li N. [Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Acupuncture Combined With Auricular Point Sticking Therapy in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2013;33(11):961-4. PubMed PMID: 24494277.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Efficacy and safety evaluation of acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome]. A1 - Li,Ning, PY - 2014/2/6/entrez PY - 2014/2/6/pubmed PY - 2014/2/26/medline SP - 961 EP - 4 JF - Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion JO - Zhongguo Zhen Jiu VL - 33 IS - 11 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy differences between acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy and clomiphene oral administration in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: One hundred cases of PCOS were randomized into two groups, 50 cases in each one. Acupuncture com bined with auricular point sticking group (group A): acupuncture was applied at Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3) and Zigong (EX-CA 1), once daily; auricular point sticking was applied at Spleen (pi, CO13), Endocrine (neifenmi, CO18), Unterus and Kidney (shen, CO10), t he plaster was changed once a week. Clomiphene grou p (group B): oral clomiphene was prescribed at the 5th day of the menstrual, for 5 consecutive days, totally 3 menstrual cycles was needed. The ovulation induction, pregnancy and menstruation resuming of patients in the two ' , The totally effective rate was 90.00% (45/50) in group A, which was group were observed and compared. RESULTS: The totally effective rate was 90.0% (45/50) in group A, which was superior to 86.0% (43/50) in group B (P<0.05); the ovulation rate and pregnancy rate were 68.0% (34/50)and 64. 0% (32/50) in group A, whiche were superior to that of group B (all P<0. 05); the menstruation resuming rate was 94.00 (47/50) in group A, which was superior to 88.00 (44/50) in group B (P<0.05). No adverse effect was observed in group A, while in group B, varying degrees of nausea, vomiting, headache and dermatitis were observed in 29 cases, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) like polycystic ovary was observed in 14 cases under the B ultrasound. CONCLUSION: Acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking therapy has a better effect than clomiphene in the treatment of PCOS without any adverse effect. SN - 0255-2930 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/24494277/[Efficacy_and_safety_evaluation_of_acupuncture_combined_with_auricular_point_sticking_therapy_in_the_treatment_of_polycystic_ovary_syndrome]_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -