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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2024; 12(22): 5108-5123
Published online Aug 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5108
Published online Aug 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5108
Figure 1
Literature screening flowchart.
Figure 2
Acupoints selection of included randomized controlled trials.
Figure 3 Risk of bias assessment of included studies.
A: Graph; B: Bias summary.
Figure 4 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on pregnancy rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 5 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on ovulation rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 6 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on miscarriage rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 7 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol, and progesterone.
A: Follicle stimulating hormone; B: Luteinizing hormone; C: Estradiol; D: Progesterone. CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 8 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on the thickness of the endometrium.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 9 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture vs clomiphene citrate on pregnancy rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 10 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture vs clomiphene citrate on ovulation rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 11 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture vs clomiphene citrate on miscarriage rate.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 12 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture vs clomiphene citrate on follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol, and progesterone.
A: Follicle stimulating hormone; B: Luteinizing hormone; C: Estradiol; D: Progesterone. CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 13 Forest plot of the effects of acupuncture vs clomiphene citrate on thickness of endometrium.
CC: Clomiphene citrate; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 14 Forest plot and meta-analysis of adverse events.
CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 15 Funnel plots of acupuncture plus clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene citrate on pregnancy rate.
SE: Standard error; RR: Relative risk.
- Citation: Chen YQ, Shen T, Lv Y, Shen MH. Feasibility of acupuncture as an adjunct intervention for ovulatory disorder infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(22): 5108-5123
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v12/i22/5108.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5108