Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

BACKGROUND: It is currently considered that around 30% of chronic pain patients are totally refractory to medical treatment. Among patients who remain responsive to medical treatment, it is estimated that between 20% and 50% are likely to d…

AIM: To investigate the adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with endometriosis and its influencing factors. METHODS: A total of 188 endometriosis patients who gave birth at our hospital between June 2018 and January 2021 were screened fo…

BACKGROUND: Vitex pseudo-negundo is a plant of the Lamiaceae family that grows in different parts of the world and the vicinity of seasonal rivers in Iran. METHODS: The chemical composition of the Vitex pseudo-negundo essential oils was di…

INTRODUCTION: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a major healthcare problem in females of reproductive age and impacts women's health and quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to test the equivalence of Persian Golnar (PG) and tranexamic …

Sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED), sterility, and sexual inappetence represent some of the complex reproductive challenges that require addressing the underlying causes. The aim of this paper was to systematically synthesiz…

BACKGROUND: Currently, exploring effective agents is urgently required for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treatment. Although nourishing kidney promoting ovulation decoction (NKPOD) as a traditional Chinese medicine decoction is widely em…

Peritoneal adhesions (PAs) occur and develop after abdominal surgery. Abdominal adhesions are common and often develop after abdominal surgery. Currently, there are no effective targeted pharmacotherapies for treating adhesive disease. In t…

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BACKGROUND: The regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) by genetic factors in T2DM and DFU still requires thorough investigation. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the association of VEGF +405 G/C in DFU subjects…

BACKGROUND: The effects of acupuncture on female infertility remain controversial. Also, the variation in the participant, interventions, outcomes studied, and trial design may relate to the efficacy of adjuvant acupuncture. The aim of the …

A higher incidence of female infertility has been reported with an unexpectedly early appearance in recent years. The female infertility treatment and application of assisted reproductive technology have recently gained immense interest fro…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to explore the relevant factors affecting the pregnancy rate of frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycle. METHODS: The clinical data of 931 patients who underwent artificial cycle preparation for endometrial …

BACKGROUND: The effect of GuizhiFuling Wan (GFW) on adenomyosis (AM) is definite. This study aimed to explore the mechanism and key therapeutic targets of GFW in treating AM through network pharmacology combined with molecular docking and e…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore the clinical efficacy of Chaihu Shugan powder combined with Zu San Li acupoint stimulation on the acute pancreatitis of liver and qi stagnation syndromes, the protection of intestinal barrier function…

Endometriosis has been found to be closely related to autophagy. This study aimed to elucidate the possible mechanism of Bushen Wenyang Huayu Decoction (BWHD) in treating endometriosis (EMs) by targeting TLR4/NF-κB-mediated autophagy. Autol…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the characteristics of pulse graph parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) varied at different body mass index (BMI) levels and to provide pulse diagnosis basis for syndrome differentiation and tre…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of dienogest versus levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) for the treatment of adenomyosis. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 85 patients with adenomyosis tr…

Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is attributed to endometrial receptivity dysfunction with many unanswered questions. Up to now, there is no explanation for RIF, and therapeutic strategies are usually limited to supportive care. In this…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) based on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: Between Janu…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the effect of the prescription for Zhujingqiaoyun receptivity in patients with infertility. METHODS: This project is a prospective randomized controlled clinical study, including infertility diagnostic…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical effect of acupoint application on the outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) of the phlegm-dampness type and elucidate its possible mec…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of Bushen Yiqi Huayu Decoction on ovarian reserve and inflammatory factors in patients after hysterectomy plus salpingectomy. METHODS: Between January 2020 and December 2020, sixty patients with benign ute…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Yushen Tongluo Granule (YSTLG) combined with clomiphene citrate (CC) in the treatment of anovulatory infertility. METHODS: This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial…