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Acupuncture for the Treatment of Male Infertility- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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  • Zi’an Zhou

    (School of Clinical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, China
    Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, China)

  • Fei Wang

    (Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, China
    School of Traditional ChineseMedicine NingxiaMedical University, China)

  • Shuai Zhao

    (Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Provincial Children’s Hospital, China)

  • Bin Guo

    (Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, China
    School of Traditional ChineseMedicine NingxiaMedical University, China
    School of Acupuncture and Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine University Of Guangzhou, China)

Abstract

Male infertility is a global issue, impacting up to 50% of infertile couples. While modern medical treatments are accepted, they incur significant costs and risks. Traditional Chinese medicine, especially acupuncture, is an alternative with lower costs and minimal side effects for MI. This study aims to provide an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for male infertility.

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  • Zi’an Zhou & Fei Wang & Shuai Zhao & Bin Guo, 2024. "Acupuncture for the Treatment of Male Infertility- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 56(3), pages 48072-48087, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:abf:journl:v:56:y:2024:i:3:p:48072-48087
    DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2024.56.008851
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