Effect of acupuncture on hot flush and menopause symptoms in breast cancer- A systematic review and meta-analysis

摘要

BackgroundMany breast cancer patients suffer from hot flush and medical menopause as side effects of treatment. Some patients undergo acupuncture, rather than hormone therapy, to relieve these symptoms, but the efficacy of acupuncture is uncertain. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture on hot flush and menopause symptoms in women with breast cancer.