The effect of auriculotherapy on the stress and the outcomes of assistant reproductive technologies in infertile women

Saffari, Mozhgan; Khashavi, Zahra; Valiani, Mahboubeh

doi:10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_105_16

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“…After the evaluation, it was observed that the group whose technique used needles obtained better results in comparison with the other options, nevertheless, the authors recommend the use of seeds to generate less discomfort and to allow the application by trained people, when a protocol is to be used. It is inferred, therefore, that this is the reason for the researchers 21,25 to use seeds in their interventions. Study 1 used both needles and seeds, and the study 3 used only needles.…”

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“…Another factor that may interfere with research results and depends on the participants of the sample is the stimulation of auricular points in which seeds were applied, they need to be pressed for better results and the researchers as not able to find out if this action was actually performed by the participants. 22,[24][25] Placebo effect was one aspect that influenced the results. Due to varied situations, this term was frequently cited by the researchers in the study limitations section.…”

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“…24 Finally, the absence of a placebo group to assess the effect of auriculotherapy on stress and on the results of assisted reproductive management was also considered a limiting factor. 25 In view of these limitations, it is advisable that future scientific productions stimulate Sham points in order to ascertain their efficacy and use heterogeneous samples composed of a larger number of collaborators, so that protocols can be evaluated. 19,[21][22] The proposed goal of investigating the use of auriculotherapy in the treatment of anxiety and depression in the literature of the last six years was reached and allowed the understanding of some important aspects about the use of this therapy in the mentioned diseases.…”

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Auriculoterapia no cuidado da ansiedade e depressão

Jales

Gomes

Silva

et al. 2019

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Objetivo: investigar o uso da auriculoterapia no tratamento da ansiedade e depressão. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de 2013 a 2018, realizada nos meses de julho e agosto de 2018, nas bases de dados MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS e biblioteca virtual SCIELO. Analisaram-se os dados empregando a estatística descritiva com número e percentual. Resultados: constatou-se que o instrumento de coleta dos dados, a quantidade de sessões, os pontos auriculares e material utilizado para estimulá-los foram diferentes, felizmente não foram considerados fatores limitantes. Conclusão: evidenciou-se que o ponto da ansiedade, proposto pela auriculoterapia baseada na escola francesa, não foi estimulado em nenhum estudo. Complementa-se que a falta de consenso e a não especificação do mapa auricular ou vertente seguido acaba por dificultar a produção de novos estudos. Descritores: Auriculoterapia; Ansiedade; Depressão; Terapias Complementares; Saúde Mental; Medicina Tradicional Chinesa.Abstract Objective: to investigate the use of auriculotherapy in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Method: this is an integrative review of the literature, from 2013 to 2018, carried out in the months of July and August of 2018, in the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS and SCIELO virtual library. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with numbers and percentage. Results: it was found that the data collection instrument, the number of sessions, the auricular points, and the material used to stimulate them were different; fortunately none was considered a limiting factor. Conclusion: It was evidenced that the point of anxiety, proposed by auriculotherapy based on the French school, was not stimulated in any study. In addition, the lack of consensus and lack of specification of the auricular map or strand followed complicate the production of new studies. Descriptors: Auriculotherapy; Anxiety; Depression; Complementary Therapies; Mental Health; Traditional Chinese Medicine.Resumen Objetivo: investigar el uso de la auriculoterapia en el tratamiento de la ansiedad y la depresión. Método: se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura, de 2013 a 2018, llevada a cabo en los meses de julio y agosto de 2018 en las bases de datos: MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS y biblioteca virtual SCIELO. Los datos se analizaron empleando la estadística descriptiva con número y porcentaje. Resultados: se verificó que el instrumento de recolección de datos, la cantidad de sesiones, los puntos auriculares y el material utilizado para estimularlos eran diferentes, pero afortunadamente no se consideraron factores limitantes. Conclusión: se evidenció que el punto de ansiedad, propuesto por la auriculoterapia basada en la escuela francesa, no fue estimulado en ningún estudio. Se complementa que la falta de consenso y la no especificación del mapa auricular o vertiente seguidos obstaculizan la producción de nuevos estudios. Descriptores: Auriculoterapia; Ansiedad; Depresión; Terapias Complementarias; Salud Mental; Medicina China Tradicional.

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“…Thus, acupressure and improving endocrine function can help regulate hormones and reduce mental disorders in patients with PCOS. Correspondingly, Valiani et al revealed that auriculotherapy reduces stress and improves fertility treatment [ 39 ].…”

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Effect of Acupressure on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Nekooi

Bazarganipour

Zoladl

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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The present study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on health-related quality of life in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. This study was a double-blind, randomized clinical trial with a control group. Ninety-six patients with polycystic ovary syndrome from Mofateh gynecological clinic in Yasuj in Iran were enrolled according to the inclusion criteria. Patients were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, pressure on the points, Ren3, Ren4, Liv3, Sp6, and Sp10 and in the control group, pressure on sham points were performed for 6 weeks (2 sessions per week). The primary outcome was health-related quality of life, measured by the modified polycystic ovary syndrome health-related quality of life questionnaire (MPCOSQ). The secondary outcomes were total testosterone levels and clinical symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. The outcome variables were measured before the intervention at week 0 (baseline) and after the intervention at week 18 (12 weeks after the end of intervention). The results indicated that at week 18, the score of clinical symptoms and the total testosterone level of the intervention group were lower than those of the control group. The health-related quality of life score in the intervention group was higher than that in the control group, which was statistically significant ( P < 0 / 05 ). Therefore, acupressure in these points is recommended as a practical and effective method of treating polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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“…Auriculotherapy (treatment through the ear) is a type of acupuncture that has become a separate and unique alternative treatment method in the last 60 years and was officially recognized by the WHO in 1990 [ 14 , 15 ]. Ear acupuncture can reduce the pleasure of eating and the feeling of hunger [ 16 ] and increase the feeling of satiety [ 17 ].…”

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The Effect of Auriculotherapy on an Overweight Pregnant Women’s Weight‐Gaining Pattern: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Rezvanimagham,

Faal Siahkal,

Ebrahimi

2023

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. A concomitant increase in pregnancy complications has accompanied the growing global trend of excessive weight gain during pregnancy. This study evaluates the effect of ear acupressure (auriculotherapy) on the weight-gaining pattern of overweight women during pregnancy. Materials and Methods. This study was a single-blinded randomized clinical trial conducted between January and September 2022. This study took place in health centers of Qom University of Medical Sciences in Iran. One-hundred thirty overweight pregnant women were selected by a purposeful sampling method and then divided into two groups by block randomization method. In the intervention group, two seeds were placed in the left ear on the metabolism and stomach points, while two seeds were placed in the right ear on the mouth and appetite points. Participants in the intervention group must press the seeds six times a day, 20 minutes before a meal for five weeks. For the placebo group, the Vaccaria seedless label was placed at the same points as the intervention group. A digital scale with an accuracy of 0.1 kg was used to weigh the pregnant women during each visit. Descriptive statistics, independent T-test, chi-square, and repeated measure ANOVA (analysis of variance) test were used to check the research objectives. Results. There was a statistically significant difference between the auriculotherapy and placebo groups immediately after completing the study (1120.68 ± 425.83 vs. 2704.09 ± 344.96 (g); P = 0.018), respectively. Also, there was a substantial difference in the weight gain of women two weeks (793.10 ± 278.38 vs. 1090.32 ± 330.31 (g); P < 0.001) and four weeks after the intervention (729.31 ± 241.52 vs. 964.51 ± 348.35 (g); P < 0.001) between the auriculotherapy and placebo groups. Discussion. The results of the present study indicated the effectiveness of auriculotherapy in controlling the weight gain of overweight pregnant women. This treatment could be used as a safe method, with easy access, and low cost in low-risk pregnancies. Trial Registration. This trial is registered with IRCT20200104046002N1.

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The effect of auriculotherapy on the stress and the outcomes of assistant reproductive technologies in infertile women

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

Auriculoterapia no cuidado da ansiedade e depressão

Auriculoterapia no cuidado da ansiedade e depressão

Effect of Acupressure on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effect of Auriculotherapy on an Overweight Pregnant Women’s Weight‐Gaining Pattern: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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