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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2022.35.4.037

The Clinical Effect of Electroacupuncture on Postpartum Hypogalactia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials  

Yun, Hyo-Won (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Hye-Jung (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Jeong, In-Jong (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.35, no.4, 2022 , pp. 37-56 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of electroacupuncture for treating postpartum hypogalactia. Methods: We searched 9 databases on May, 2022, which contained four English, two Chinese, one Japanese, and two Korean databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were eligible. Measurement of outcome included total effective rate, lactation amount, serum prolactin level, and degree of breast fullness. The risk of bias was assessed by two independent authors using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results: 101 trials were screened, 5 RCTs were finally selected. Number of participants per study ranged from 56 to 273. The treatment group was effective of improving total effective rate, lactation amount, serum prolactin level compared with control group, and the result was stastically significant. The quality of the evidence for specific comparisons ranged from low to high. Conclusions: Included studies showed that electroacupuncture on acupoints related to lactation would be effective way to increase milk supply among mothers who are suffering from postpartum hypogalactia. In the future, further high-quality RCTs are needed to prove effectiveness of electroacupuncture for relieving hypogalactia with low risk of bias.
Keywords
Postpartum; Hypogalactia; Hypolactation; Electroacupuncture;
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