Bridging tradition and innovation: electroacupuncture's impact on premature ovarian insufficiency - PubMed
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- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects women under 40, leading to infertility and declining ovarian function.
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is common but carries risks like thrombosis and breast cancer with long-term use.
- Electroacupuncture (EA) shows promise in treating POI by improving ovarian function and regulating the HPO axis.
- EA also helps balance the neuroendocrine-immune network, reduce inflammation, and regulate ovarian blood flow.
- Mechanisms of EA include activating mesenchymal stem cells and influencing the PI3K/Akt and Hippo signaling pathways.
- Clinical studies support EA's efficacy and safety, with potential for personalized treatment plans.
- Future research may integrate genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics to further understand EA's effects on POI.