1. Pain Management

• Zhang Q, Yue J, Golianu B, Sun Z, Lu Y. Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2017;35(6):392-403. https://doi.org/10.1136/acupmed-2016-011306

• Vickers, A. J., Vertosick, E. A., Lewith, G., MacPherson, H., & Hammerschlag, R. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: Update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain, 19(5), 491-500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2017.11.005

• Lee, P. K., Anderson, T. W., Modell, J. H., & Saga, S. A. (1975). Treatment of chronic pain with acupuncture. JAMA, 232(11), 1133–1135. doi:10.1001/jama.1975.03250110015013

• Smith, C. A., Crowther, C. A., & Galbally, M. (2011). Acupuncture and acupressure for pain management during labor. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011(7), CD009232. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009232.pub2

• Zhang, T., Smit, D., Taylor, D., Parker, S., & Xue, C. (2012). Acupuncture for acute pain management in an emergency department: An observational study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12(Suppl 1), P251. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-12-S1-P251

2. Athletes Sport Performance & Recovery

• Lee, J. W., Lee, J. H., & Kim, S. Y. (2020). Use of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sports-Related Injuries in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(21), 8226. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17218226

• Tang, C. T., & Song, B. (2022). Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Sports Performance and Recovery. Current sports medicine reports, 21(6), 213–218. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000968

• Pujalte, G. G. A., Malone, M., Mandavalli, A., Phrathep, D. D., Shah, N. P., & Perlman, A. I. (2023). Acupuncture in Sports Medicine. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies, 16(6), 239–247. https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.6.239

• Wang, X., Jia, B., Zhong, H., Huang, X., Chen, R., & Yang, J. (2019). Effects of Gua Sha therapy on weightlifting training: a randomized trial. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 39(4), 575–581.

• Lin, Z. P., Lan, L. W., He, T. Y., Lin, S. P., Lin, J. G., Jang, T. R., & Ho, T. J. (2009). Effects of acupuncture stimulation on recovery ability of male elite basketball athletes. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 37(3), 471–481. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X09006989

• Kubo, K., Yajima, H., Takayama, M., Ikebukuro, T., Mizoguchi, H., & Takakura, N. (2010). Effects of acupuncture and heating on blood volume and oxygen saturation of human Achilles tendon in vivo. European journal of applied physiology, 109(3), 545–550. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1368-z

3. Mental Health

• Armour, M., Smith, C. A., Wang, L.-Q., Naidoo, D., Yang, G.-Y., MacPherson, H., Lee, M. S., & Hay, P. (2019). Acupuncture for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(8), 1140. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8081140

• Sniezek, D. P., & Siddiqui, I. J. (2013). Acupuncture for treating anxiety and depression in women: A clinical systematic review. Medical Acupuncture, 25(2), 137-146. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2012.0900

• Allen, J. J. B., Schnyer, R. N., & Hitt, S. K. (2003). The efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of major depression in women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 59(5), 575-584. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9280.000

• Manber, R., Schnyer, R. N., Allen, J. J. B., Rush, A. J., & Blasey, C. M. (2004). Acupuncture: A promising treatment for depression during pregnancy. Journal of Affective Disorders, 82(2), 209-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2004.05.009

• Manber, R., Schnyer, R. N., Lyell, D., Chambers, A. S., Caughey, A. B., Druzin, M., Carlyle, E., Celio, C., Gress, J. L., Huang, M. I., Kalista, T., Martin-Okada, R., & Allen, J. J. B. (2010). Acupuncture for depression during pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 115(3), 511-520. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181cc0816

• Dong, B., Chen, Z., Yin, X., Li, D., Ma, J., Yin, P., Cao, Y., Lao, L., & Xu, S. (2017). The efficacy of acupuncture for treating depression-related insomnia compared with a control group: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017, Article 9614810. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9614810

• Bosch, P., van den Noort, M., Staudte, H., & Lim, S. (2015). Schizophrenia and depression: A systematic review of the effectiveness and the working mechanisms behind acupuncture. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 11(4), 275-284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2015.04.004

• Liu, C., Zhao, Y., Qin, S., Wang, X., Jiang, Y., & Wu, W. (2021). Randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for anxiety and depression in patients with chronic insomnia. Annals of translational medicine, 9(18), 1426. https://doi.org/10.21037/atm-21-3845

• Spence, D. W., Kayumov, L., Chen, A., Lowe, A., Jain, U., Katzman, M. A., … Shapiro, C. M. (2004). Acupuncture Increases Nocturnal Melatonin Secretion and Reduces Insomnia and Anxiety: A Preliminary Report. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 16(1), 19–28. https://doi.org/10.1176/jnp.16.1.19

• Fogarty, S., Harris, D., Zaslawski, C., McAinch, A. J., & Stojanovska, L. (2011). Acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of eating disorders: A randomized cross-over pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 19(3), 148-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2010.09.006

4. General Health and Wellness

Immune Function

• Liu, F., Wang, Y., Lyu, K., Du, X., Zhou, M., Shi, J., Na, R., Guo, Y., Wang, G., Xu, W., & Zheng, T. (2024). Acupuncture and its ability to restore and maintain immune homeostasis. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 117(3), 167–176. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcad134

• Ding, S. S., Hong, S. H., Wang, C., Guo, Y., Wang, Z. K., & Xu, Y. (2014). Acupuncture modulates the neuro-endocrine-immune network. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 107(5), 341–345. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hct196

• Wang, N., Zhao, L., Zhang, D., & Kong, F. (2023). Research progress on the immunomodulatory mechanism of acupuncture in tumor immune microenvironment. Frontiers in immunology, 14, 1092402. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1092402

• Lee, S. W., Liong, M. L., Yuen, K. H., & Krieger, J. N. (2014). Acupuncture and immune function in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a randomized, controlled study. Complementary therapies in medicine, 22(6), 965–969. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.10.010

• Meng, W., Yu, L. I., Chan, X., Yefang, L., Fanrong, L., Bing, M., Tiwei, M., Ying, H., Yijing, Z., & Juanjuan, F. U. (2022). Mechanisms of immune regulation for acupuncture on chronic respiratory diseases. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 42(2), 314–320. https://doi.org/10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2022.02.009

• Arranz, L., Guayerbas, N., Siboni, L., & De la Fuente, M. (2007). Effect of acupuncture treatment on the immune function impairment found in anxious women. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 35(1), 35–51. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X07004606

• Yaklai, K., Pattanakuhar, S., Chattipakorn, N., & Chattipakorn, S. C. (2021). The Role of Acupuncture on the Gut-Brain-Microbiota Axis in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 49(2), 285–314. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X21500154

• Wang, N., Zhao, L., Zhang, D., & Kong, F. (2023). Research progress on the immunomodulatory mechanism of acupuncture in tumor immune microenvironment. Frontiers in immunology, 14, 1092402. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1092402

• Liu, F., Wang, Y., Lyu, K., Du, X., Zhou, M., Shi, J., Na, R., Guo, Y., Wang, G., Xu, W., & Zheng, T. (2024). Acupuncture and its ability to restore and maintain immune homeostasis. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 117(3), 167–176. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcad134

• Gong, Y., Li, N., Lv, Z., Zhang, K., Zhang, Y., Yang, T., Wang, H., Zhao, X., Chen, Z., Dou, B., Chen, B., Guo, Y., Guo, Y., & Xu, Z. (2020). The neuro-immune microenvironment of acupoints-initiation of acupuncture effectiveness. Journal of leukocyte biology, 108(1), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1002/JLB.3AB0420-361RR

• Shen J. (2001). Research on the neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture: review of selected studies and methodological issues. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 7 Suppl 1, S121–S127. https://doi.org/10.1089/107555301753393896

Digestive Health

• Pei, L., Geng, H., Guo, J., Yang, G., Wang, L., Shen, R., Xia, S., Ding, M., Feng, H., Lu, J., Li, J., Liu, L., Shu, Y., Fang, X., Wu, X., Wang, X., Weng, S., Ju, L., Chen, X., Shen, H., … Sun, J. (2020). Effect of Acupuncture in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 95(8), 1671–1683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.01.042

• Wang, X., Shi, X., Lv, J., Zhang, J., Huo, Y., Zuo, G., Lu, G., Liu, C., & She, Y. (2022). Acupuncture and related therapies for the anxiety and depression in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D): A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in psychiatry, 13, 1067329. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1067329

• Sun, Z., Wang, X., Feng, S., Xie, C., Xing, Y., Guo, L., Zhao, J., & Ji, C. (2023). A review of neuroendocrine immune system abnormalities in IBS based on the brain-gut axis and research progress of acupuncture intervention. Frontiers in neuroscience, 17, 934341. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.934341

• Ma, X. P., Hong, J., An, C. P., Zhang, D., Huang, Y., Wu, H. G., Zhang, C. H., & Meeuwsen, S. (2014). Acupuncture-moxibustion in treating irritable bowel syndrome: how does it work?. World journal of gastroenterology, 20(20), 6044–6054. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6044

• Li, X., Liu, S., Liu, H., & Zhu, J. J. (2023). Acupuncture for gastrointestinal diseases. Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007), 306(12), 2997–3005. https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.24871

• Yu Z. (2020). Neuromechanism of acupuncture regulating gastrointestinal motility. World journal of gastroenterology, 26(23), 3182–3200. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i23.3182

• Li, H., He, T., Xu, Q., Li, Z., Liu, Y., Li, F., Yang, B. F., & Liu, C. Z. (2015). Acupuncture and regulation of gastrointestinal function. World journal of gastroenterology, 21(27), 8304–8313. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i27.8304

• Yao, J. P., Chen, L. P., Xiao, X. J., Hou, T. H., Zhou, S. Y., Xu, M. M., Wang, K., Hou, Y. J., Zhang, L., & Li, Y. (2022). Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating functional constipation: An overview of systematic reviews. Journal of integrative medicine, 20(1), 13–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joim.2021.11.001

Cardiovascular Health

• Smith F. W., Jr (1992). Acupuncture for cardiovascular disorders. Problems in veterinary medicine, 4(1), 125–131.

• Jung, H., Yeo, S., & Lim, S. (2021). Effects of acupuncture on cardiovascular risks in patients with hypertension: a Korean cohort study. Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 39(2), 116–125. https://doi.org/10.1177/0964528420920290

• Sokunbi, G., Maduagwu, S., Jaiyeola, O., Gambo, H., & Blasu, C. (2016). Cardiovascular Response to Manual Acupuncture Needle Stimulation among Apparently Healthy Nigerian Adults. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies, 9(3), 143–150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2015.12.002

• de Lima Pimentel, R., Duque, A. P., Moreira, B. R., & Rodrigues, L. F., Junior (2019). Acupuncture for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies, 12(2), 43–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2018.07.005

• Longhurst, J. C., & Tjen-A-Looi, S. (2013). Acupuncture regulation of blood pressure: two decades of research. International review of neurobiology, 111, 257–271. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-411545-3.00013-4

Migraines

• Li, Y. X., Xiao, X. L., Zhong, D. L., Luo, L. J., Yang, H., Zhou, J., He, M. X., Shi, L. H., Li, J., Zheng, H., & Jin, R. J. (2020). Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Migraine: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Pain research & management, 2020, 3825617. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3825617

• Xu, S., Yu, L., Luo, X., Wang, M., Chen, G., Zhang, Q., Liu, W., Zhou, Z., Song, J., Jing, H., Huang, G., Liang, F., Wang, H., & Wang, W. (2020). Manual acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and usual care for prophylaxis of episodic migraine without aura: multicentre, randomised clinical trial. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 368, m697. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m697

• Da Silva A. N. (2015). Acupuncture for migraine prevention. Headache, 55(3), 470–473. https://doi.org/10.1111/head.12525

• Wang, Y., Du, R., Cui, H., Zhang, L., Yuan, H., & Zheng, S. (2023). Acupuncture for acute migraine attacks in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ evidence-based medicine, 28(4), 228–240. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2022-112135

• Ma, P., Dong, X., Qu, Y., He, Z., Yin, T., Cheng, S., Tian, Z., Teng, Y., Xie, K., Sun, R., Yu, S., & Zeng, F. (2021). A Narrative Review of Neuroimaging Studies in Acupuncture for Migraine. Pain research & management, 2021, 9460695. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9460695

Neurophysiological Mechanisms

• Gong, Y., Li, N., Lv, Z., Zhang, K., Zhang, Y., Yang, T., Wang, H., Zhao, X., Chen, Z., Dou, B., Chen, B., Guo, Y., Guo, Y., & Xu, Z. (2020). The neuro-immune microenvironment of acupoints-initiation of acupuncture effectiveness. Journal of leukocyte biology, 108(1), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1002/JLB.3AB0420-361RR

• Cai, W., & Shen, W. D. (2018). Anti-Apoptotic Mechanisms of Acupuncture in Neurological Diseases: A Review. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 46(3), 515–535. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X1850026X

• Jang, J. H., Yeom, M. J., Ahn, S., Oh, J. Y., Ji, S., Kim, T. H., & Park, H. J. (2020). Acupuncture inhibits neuroinflammation and gut microbial dysbiosis in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 89, 641–655. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.08.015

• Han, L., Wang, Y., Wang, G., Chen, Y., Lin, H., Zhang, Y., & Shen, Y. (2021). Acupuncture ameliorates neurological function in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion by regulating the opening of large-conductance Ca2+ -activated potassium channels. Brain and behavior, 11(8), e2286. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2286

• Liu, H., Zhang, B., Li, X. W., Du, J., Feng, P. P., Cheng, C., Zhu, Z. H., Lou, K. L., Ruan, C., Zhou, C., & Sun, X. W. (2022). Acupuncture inhibits mammalian target of rapamycin, promotes autophagy and attenuates neurological deficits in a rat model of hemorrhagic stroke. Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 40(1), 59–67. https://doi.org/10.1177/09645284211028873

• Zhang, B. L., Liu, J., Cui, F. Y., Cao, J., Yu, S. Y., Kong, Q., & Kong, J. (2024). Scalp acupuncture targets for neurological disorders：evidence from neuroimaging studies (part 1). 基于神经影像学的常见神经系统疾病头针刺激靶点研究（上）. Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research, 49(6), 650–660. https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230020

• Xiao, L. Y., Wang, X. R., Yang, Y., Yang, J. W., Cao, Y., Ma, S. M., Li, T. R., & Liu, C. Z. (2018). Applications of Acupuncture Therapy in Modulating Plasticity of Central Nervous System. Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society, 21(8), 762–776. https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.12724

• Hori, E., Takamoto, K., Urakawa, S., Ono, T., & Nishijo, H. (2010). Effects of acupuncture on the brain hemodynamics. Autonomic neuroscience : basic & clinical, 157(1-2), 74–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autneu.2010.06.007

• Gao, X., Wang, Y., Meng, H., Li, S., Jiang, H., Zhang, Z., He, J., Zhao, Y., Zhang, S., Zhai, W., Bao, T., & Rong, P. (2023). Acupuncture for brain diseases: Conception, application, and exploration. Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007), 306(12), 2958–2973. https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.24884

6. Women’s Health

Menstrual Cycle

• Zhang, L., Li, J., Pan, S., Zhang, X., Li, Y., Hu, S., & Chen, W. (2019). Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 39(5), 489–494. https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.05.008

• Zhou, L., Xia, Y., Ma, X., Tang, L., Lu, J., Tang, Q., & Wang, Y. (2016). Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 36(1), 25–28.

• Chen, M., He, Q. D., Guo, J. J., Wu, Q. B., Zhang, Q., Yau, Y. M., Xie, Y. F., Guo, Z. Y., Tong, Z. Y., Yang, Z. B., & Xiao, L. (2022). Electro-Acupuncture Regulates Metabolic Disorders of the Liver and Kidney in Premature Ovarian Failure Mice. Frontiers in endocrinology, 13, 882214. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.882214

• Cochrane, S., Smith, C. A., Possamai-Inesedy, A., & Bensoussan, A. (2014). Acupuncture and women's health: an overview of the role of acupuncture and its clinical management in women's reproductive health. International journal of women's health, 6, 313–325. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S38969

Fertility

• Zhu, J., Arsovska, B., & Kozovska, K. (2018). Acupuncture Treatment for Fertility. Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 6(9), 1685–1687. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.379

• Nareswari, I., Lestari, S. W., & Notonegoro, C. (2021). Acupuncture Therapy for Severe Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. Medical acupuncture, 33(4), 302–305. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1513

• Hayes S. (2019). Blood Support for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Using Acupuncture from Ancient Medical Texts' Theory. Medical acupuncture, 31(6), 339–345. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1387

• Kovárová, P., Smith, C. A., & Turnbull, D. A. (2010). An exploratory study of the effect of acupuncture on self-efficacy for women seeking fertility support. Explore (New York, N.Y.), 6(5), 330–334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2010.06.002

• Xu, J. Y., Zhao, A. L., Xin, P., Geng, J. Z., Wang, B. J., & Xia, T. (2022). Acupuncture for Female Infertility: Discussion on Action Mechanism and Application. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2022, 3854117. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3854117

• Guven, P. G., Cayir, Y., & Borekci, B. (2020). Effectiveness of acupuncture on pregnancy success rates for women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial. Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology, 59(2), 282–286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2020.01.018

• Manheimer, E., Zhang, G., Udoff, L., Haramati, A., Langenberg, P., Berman, B. M., & Bouter, L. M. (2008). Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 336(7643), 545–549. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39471.430451.BE

Pregnancy

• Ernst, E., Lee, M. S., & Choi, T. Y. (2011). Acupuncture in obstetrics and gynecology: an overview of systematic reviews. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 39(3), 423–431. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X11008920

• Soliday, E., & Hapke, P. (2013). Patient-reported benefits of acupuncture in pregnancy. Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 19(3), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.04.002

• Park, J., Sohn, Y., White, A. R., & Lee, H. (2014). The safety of acupuncture during pregnancy: a systematic review. Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 32(3), 257–266. https://doi.org/10.1136/acupmed-2013-010480

• Williams, H., Sweet, L., & Graham, K. (2020). Acupuncture during pregnancy and the perinatal period: Women's attitudes, beliefs and practices. Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, 33(3), e286–e294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.04.010

• Neri, I., Pignatti, L., Fontanesi, F., & Facchinetti, F. (2018). Acupuncture in Postdate Pregnancy Management. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies, 11(5), 332–336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2018.06.001

• Bishop, K. C., Ford, A. C., Kuller, J. A., & Dotters-Katz, S. (2019). Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 74(4), 241–251. https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0000000000000655

• da Costa, N., Silva Martins, E., Pinheiro, A. K. B., Soares, P. R. A. L., de Souza Aquino, P., & Castro, R. C. M. B. (2022). Acupuncture for perceived stress in pregnant women: an intervention study. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P, 56, e20210233. https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2021-0233en

• Fang, J., & Balica, A. (2022). Acupuncture as treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: A literature review [A282]. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 139(Supplement 1), 81S. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.AOG.0000825688.75117.25

• Smith, C. A., Collins, C. T., Crowther, C. A., & Levett, K. M. (2011). Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labour. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (7), CD009232. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009232

Menopause

• Chien, T. J., Hsu, C. H., Liu, C. Y., & Fang, C. J. (2017). Effect of acupuncture on hot flush and menopause symptoms in breast cancer- A systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 12(8), e0180918. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0180918

• Chiu, H. Y., Pan, C. H., Shyu, Y. K., Han, B. C., & Tsai, P. S. (2015). Effects of acupuncture on menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in women in natural menopause: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 22(2), 234–244. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000000260

• Avis, N. E., Coeytaux, R. R., Isom, S., Prevette, K., & Morgan, T. (2016). Acupuncture in Menopause (AIM) study: a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 23(6), 626–637. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000000597

• Qin, Y., Ruan, X., Ju, R., Pang, J., Zhao, G., & Hu, X. (2021). Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms in Chinese women: a systematic review. Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society, 24(1), 68–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/13697137.2020.1795115

• Feng, J., Wang, W., Zhong, Y., Xing, C., & Guo, T. (2019). Acupuncture for perimenopausal depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Medicine, 98(7), e14574. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000014574

Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, PSCOS

• Sun, Y., Liu, Y., Liu, B., Zhou, K., Yue, Z., Zhang, W., Fu, W., Yang, J., Li, N., He, L., Zang, Z., Su, T., Fang, J., Ding, Y., Qin, Z., Song, H., Hu, H., Zhao, H., Mo, Q., Zhou, J., … Liu, Z. (2021). Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome : A Randomized Trial. Annals of internal medicine, 174(10), 1357–1366. https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-1814

• Li, P. S., Peng, X. M., Niu, X. X., Xu, L., Hung Yu Ng, E., Wang, C. C., Dai, J. F., Lu, J., & Liang, R. N. (2023). Efficacy of acupuncture for endometriosis-associated pain: a multicenter randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Fertility and sterility, 119(5), 815–823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.01.034

• Pan, J., Jin, S., Xie, Q., Wang, Y., Wu, Z., Sun, J., Guo, T. P., & Zhang, D. (2023). Acupuncture for Chronic Prostatitis or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain research & management, 2023, 7754876. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7754876

• Sung, S. H., Sung, A. D., Sung, H. K., An, T. E., Kim, K. H., & Park, J. K. (2018). Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2018, 9415897. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/9415897

• Du, X., Tang, J., Zhang, L., & Yi, W. (2023). Acupuncture for abdominal wall endometriosis: A case report. Medicine, 102(50), e36572. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000036572

• Payne J. A. (2019). Acupuncture for Endometriosis: A Case Study. Medical acupuncture, 31(6), 392–394. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1379

Postpartum Care

• Wang, X. M., Gong, J., Li, S. C., & Han, M. (2018). Acupuncture Compared with Intramuscular Injection of Neostigmine for Postpartum Urinary Retention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2018, 2072091. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2072091

• Wenming, C., Xiaoman, D., Ling, G., Yun, L., & Xiyan, G. (2023). Acupuncture combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation training for postpartum stress urinary incontinence: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in medicine, 10, 1296751. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1296751

• Huo, Y., Chen, P., Zhu, J. N., Fu, Y. Q., & Xu, G. L. (2023). Curative effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture on postpartum abdominal pain and its influence on serum β-EP level in puerpera. 腕踝针治疗产后腹痛的临床疗效及对产妇血清β-EP水平的影响. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 43(11), 1257–1260. https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230228-k0006

• He, B. S., Li, Y., & Gui, T. (2018). Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Acupuncture Therapy in Patients With Postpartum Sciatica. Journal of midwifery & women's health, 63(2), 214–220. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12681

• Yan, B., Yang, Z. X., Cui, L. L., Yu, H. B., Luo, W. S., Zhou, W. X., Ma, X. M., Huang, X. X., Chen, C., & Yang, Y. L. (2021). Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 41(8), 877–882. https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210201-k0004

• Li, S., Zhong, W., Peng, W., & Jiang, G. (2018). Effectiveness of acupuncture in postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 36(5), 295–301. https://doi.org/10.1136/acupmed-2017-011530

• Hiebel, K., Gentle, L., Menino, A., & Kutzler, M. (2019). Acupuncture prevents the postpartum reduction in matrix metalloproteinase type-2 immunoexpression, tissue concentration and enzyme activity in bovine caruncles. Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, 54(7), 1010–1017. https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.13456

• Dai, J., Jin, Z., Zhang, X., Lian, F., & Tu, J. (2024). Efficacy of Warm Acupuncture Therapy Combined with Kegel Exercise on Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women. International urogynecology journal, 35(3), 599–608. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-023-05698-9