ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy of acupuncture for PCOS infertility.MethodsPubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP and CBM databases were electronically searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for PCOS infertility from inception to January 5th, 2020. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed risk of bias of included studies. Meta-analysis was then performed using RevMan 5.3 software.ResultsA total of 28 RCTs involving 2 192 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with western medicine alone, acupuncture could increase the pregnancy rate (RR=1.80, 95%CI 1.45 to 2.23, P<0.000 01) and ovulation rate (RR=1.33, 95%CI 1.15 to 1.54, P=0.000 1), and reduce levels of LH (SMD=−0.62, 95%CI −0.96 to −0.28, P=0.000 4) and LH/FSH (SMD=−0.65, 95%CI −1.02 to −0.29, P=0.000 5). Acupuncture combined with western medicine could increase the pregnancy rate (RR=1.75, 95% CI 1.50 to 2.03, P<0.000 01) and ovulation rate (RR=1.29, 95%CI 1.18 to 1.41, P<0.000 01), decrease levels of LH (SMD=−1.09, 95%CI −1.64 to −0.53, P=0.000 1), LH/FSH (SMD=−1.30, 95%CI −2.35 to −0.25, P=0.02), and levels of T (SMD=−1.13, 95%CI −1.59 to −0.66, P<0.000 01).ConclusionsCurrent evidence shows that acupuncture alone or combined with western medicine can significantly improve ovulation rate, pregnancy rate and reduce hormone level. Due to limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high-quality studies are required to verify above conclusions.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of aromatase inhibitors in ovulation induction for women with unexplained infertility. Methods The databases such as CNKI (1994 to June 2011), WanFang Data (1982 to June 2011), PubMed (1966 to June 2011) and The Cochrane Library (Issue 6, 2011) were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-randomized controlled trials (quasi-RCTs) for the comparison between aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and clomiphene citrate (CC). The quality of the retrieved trials was critically appraised and meta-analyses were conducted using RevMan 5.0.1 software. Results Nine studies were included; all of them were published in English. The results of meta-analyses showed there were no significant differences between AIs and CC in the pregnancy rate (RR=1.02, 95%CI 0.71 to 1.47), miscarriage rate (RR=1.00 95%CI 0.61 to 1.63), multiple pregnancy rate (RD= –0.02, 95%CI –0.07 to 0.03), and incidence rate of adverse events (RD=0.00, 95%CI –0.01 to 0.01); there were still no significant differences between the AIs+gonadotropin (Gn) group and the CC+Gn group in the pregnancy rate (RR=0.98, 95%CI 0.68 to 1.42), miscarriage rate (RR=1.23, 95%CI 0.70 to 2.15), multiple pregnancy rate (RD=0.00, 95%CI –0.10 to 0.10), and incidence rate of adverse events (RD=0.00, 95%CI –0.10 to 0.01). Conclusion Whether aromatase inhibitors can replace clomiphene citrate in ovulation induction for women with unexplained infertility is still an issue that has to be identified by performing well-designed large scale RCTs with longer follow-up duration.
Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of Chinese medicinal herbs for female immune-caused subfertility. Methods Databases included: MEDLINE (1966-2002.2), EMBASE (1984-2002.2), CBM (1978-2002.2) and Cochrane Controlled Trial Register, CCTR (Issue 1, 2002). Reference lists of trials were handsearched. Published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) whether blind or unblind, any languages and length of follow up were included. Treatments included Chinese medicinal herbs (single or compound). Controls were placebo and western medicine, or no intervention. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers and analyzed with Revman 4.2. Results Six RCTs were included, all of which were poor in methodological quality. Because of different therapies in the treatment and control groups, we did not perform meta-analysis. The No.1 anti-immune tablet was more effective than corticosteroid plus condom during intercourse both in the pregnancy rate (RR 3.75, 95%CI 1.61 to 8.75, P=0.002) and AsAb negative rate (RR 1.66, 95%CI 1.23 to 2.22, P=0.000 8). Bushen Xiezhuo Soup was more effective than antibiotic in the pregnancy rate (RR 2.97, 95%CI 1.60 to 5.50, P=0.000 6) and antisperm antibody (AsAb) negative rate (RR 2.33, 95%CI 1.54 to 3.54, Plt;0.000 1)。Zhenqi Zhuanyin Soup was as effective as IUI in pregnancy rate (RR 1.80, 95%CI 0.58 to 5.60, P＝0.31) but more effective than IUI in AsAb negative conversion rate (RR 9.61, 95%CI 3.22 to 28.67, Plt;0.000 1), Zhenqi Zhuanyin Soup combined with IUI was more effective than IUI in pregnancy rate (RR 3.60, 95%CI 1.32 to 9.85,P=0.01) and AsAb negative rate (RR 8.92, 95%CI 2.98 to 26.75, Plt;0.000 1). Conclusions Some Chinese medicinal herbs may work well in subfertility treatment. However, the evidence is too weak to draw a conclusion for there are deficiencies in strict randomization, blinding and follow-up.More strictly designed, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials are required.
现有治疗排卵功能障碍性不孕的临床证据如下,①克罗米酚.1个系统评价结果表明,对不规则排卵妇女,克罗米酚与安慰剂相比,明显提高了妊娠率.另外4个克罗米酚和他莫昔芬的研究表明,这两种药物对排卵率和妊娠率的影响无统计学差异.1个随机对照试验(RCT)表明,6个月疗程的克罗米酚加二甲双胍比单用克罗米酚可明显提高妊娠率.②环芬尼:1个RCT表明,环芬尼与安慰剂相比,对妊娠率的影响无统计学差异.③促性腺激素(HMG):1个系统评价表明,HMG治疗与尿促卵泡素(urofollitropin)治疗相比,两者妊娠率无统计学差异.2个RCT表明,重组的促滤泡素和尿促卵泡素治疗相比,两者的持续妊娠率和活产率无统计学差异.以往的研究发现,虽然仅限于那些没有配合使用GnRHa的妇女,但HMG与尿促卵泡素治疗相比,发生卵巢过度刺激综合征的危险性较小.观察性研究证据表明,促性腺激素使用可能使卵巢非侵袭性肿瘤发病及多胎妊娠发生增加.④腹腔镜下卵巢打孔:1个系统评价和其后的1个小样本RCT表明,促性腺激素治疗和卵巢打孔治疗相比,对妊娠率影响的无统计学差异,但卵巢打孔术后多胎妊娠的发生率明显较低.促性腺激素脉冲疗法:有1个系统评价结果,但没有发现促性腺激素脉冲疗法有效.
Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of letrozole combined with metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) infertility. Methods PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing VIP, Wanfang, and SinoMed were searched from establishment to December 31, 2022. The literature on randomized controlled trials of letrozole combined with metformin in the treatment of PCOS infertility were included. RevMan 5.4 software was used for meta-analysis. Results A total of 29 articles including 3226 subjects were included, with trial group of 1614 treated with letrozole combined with metformin, and control group of 1612 treated with letrozole alone. The meta-analysis results showed that the clinical pregnancy rate [relative risk (RR)=1.76, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.61, 1.92)], induced ovulation rate [RR=1.22, 95%CI (1.17, 1.28)], and number of dominant follicles [mean difference (MD)=1.15, 95%CI (0.86, 1.43)] in the trial group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The follicle growth time [MD=−5.41 d, 95%CI (−6.03, −4.80) d], estradiol level [MD=−7.57 pmol/L, 95%CI (−10.59, −4.56) pmol/L], luteinizing hormone level [MD=−2.27 U/L, 95%CI (−2.59, −1.95) U/L], testosterone level [MD=−1.29 nmol/L, 95%CI (−1.74, −0.85) nmol/L], fasting blood glucose level [MD=−0.91 mmol/L, 95%CI (−1.71, −0.65) mmol/L], fasting insulin level [MD=−25.93 pmol/L, 95%CI (−29.06, −22.80) pmol/L], insulin resistance index [MD=−1.40, 95%CI (−1.61, −1.19)], and the incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome [RR=0.44, 95%CI (0.22, 0.88)] in the trial group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in follicle stimulating hormone level, incidence of adverse reactions, and spontaneous abortion rates between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Existing evidence suggests that compared to using trazole alone, the combination of letrozole and metformin can improve ovulation induction and pregnancy outcomes in patients with PCOS infertility. The combination of the two drugs can reduce levels of estradiol, testosterone, and luteinizing hormone in patients, while effectively reducing the incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Objective To investigate the application of hysteroscopy in pathological changes of infertility uterus. Methods The clinical data of 226 cases of infertility females receiving hysteroscopy from January 2007 to June 2009 in Sichuan Provincial Hospital for Women and Children were retrospectively analyzed. Results In 226 cases, hysteroscopic examination identified 147 cases of intrauterine diseases (65.04%), including 56 cases of intrauterine adhesion (24.78%), 32 cases of endometritis (14.16%), 27 cases of endometrial polyps (11.94%), 15 cases of uterine malformation (6.64%), 9 cases of submucous myoma (3.98%), 3 cases of endometrial tuberculosis (1.33%), 3 cases of uterus cavity narrow (1.33%), 2 cases of cervical internal relaxation (0.88%). No postoperative complications occurred, except for a small amount of vaginal bleeding. Conclusion For the diagnosis of the pathological changes in uterus, hysteroscopy is a direct and accurate method with less operative duration, less trauma, less pain, quick recovery, no complications, and no necessity for hospitalization. It is worth to be popularized.
目的：探讨输卵管性不孕妇女生存质量及其影响因素，并为输卵管性不孕症治疗决策的选择提供相应的依据。方法：采用生存质量测评量表SF-36对80名输卵管性不孕妇女及80名已生育或妊娠的健康妇女进行了同期的横断面调查与比较。结果：输卵管性不孕妇女的生存质量较正常健康妇女人群低，除了生理功能及躯体疼痛外，输卵管性不孕妇女有关社会功能、生理问题对功能的限制、心理问题对功能的限制、心理健康、活力、健康的总体评价、健康变化程度等七个方面的主观满意度均较对照组低，差异有显著意义(Plt;0.05)。患者的年龄、文化程度及居住环境对其生存质量有影响。结论：在治疗不孕症时，不应仅针对其病因治疗，而且要重视心理和社会因素的作用，加强心理治疗，重视健康教育，针对性地改善患者在精神、社会、心理等方面的主观体验，以促进不孕症妇女生存质量的提高。
目的:比较不同麻醉方法在腹腔镜妇科不孕检查及治疗术中的效果和安全性。方法:选择不孕拟在腹腔镜下行检查及治疗术的患者60例,随机分为三组,每组20人,分别进行连续硬膜外麻醉(简称EA组);静吸复合全身麻醉(简称GA组);连续硬膜外麻醉加静吸复合全身麻醉(简称EGA组),观察比较三种麻醉方法对患者呼吸,循环及麻醉效果的影响。结果:三种麻醉方法均可保证手术完成,EA组术中管理较为麻烦,GA组循环波动大,EGA组麻醉效果更好,各种药物用量减少,患者血液动力学更稳定,恢复快,管理更轻松。结论:连续硬膜外麻醉加静吸复合全身麻醉(EGA)可避免其它两种麻醉方式不足,各取长处,更适用于腹腔镜妇科不孕检查及治疗术麻醉。
【摘要】目的探讨腹腔镜联合盆腔理疗对输卵管性不孕症的治疗效果,旨在提高术后的受孕率。方法将2007年1月2008年12月进行诊治的不孕者86例随机分为干预组与对照组,每组43例。干预组腹腔镜手术治疗,术后进行理疗;对照组不进行理疗。调查并比较两组的治疗效果和患者满意度。结果干预组43例中13例再次宫内妊娠,受孕率为30.23%;对照组再次宫内妊娠,8例(18.60%)两组比较差异具有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。干预组总有效率86.05%,明显优于对照组67.44%,且差异亦具有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。患者满意率干预组为90.67%(39/43),对照组为76.74%(33/43)。两组差异具有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。结论腹腔镜联合盆腔理疗可以有效改善治疗效果,提高再次受孕率,值得在临床实践中推广应用。