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Acupuncture modification treatment for female sexual dysfunction: A meta-analysis
Shuangcheng Ning1, Shasha Liu1, Xiangyu Chen2
1Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China; Department of Pharmacy, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
Acupuncture shows potential for improving female sexual dysfunction (FSD), particularly in sexual desire and arousal. However, it did not significantly impact lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, or pain in this meta-analysis.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Women's Health
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a prevalent concern.
- Acupuncture is being explored as a potential therapeutic intervention for FSD.
- Evidence on acupuncture's efficacy for FSD requires systematic evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture may offer partial benefits for FSD, specifically enhancing sexual desire and arousal.
- Current evidence does not support acupuncture's significant efficacy for improving lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, or pain in women with FSD.
- Future research should include more randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and larger patient cohorts for robust conclusions.
