Acupuncture is one of the important treatments for various symptoms before and after menopause. Currently, high-quality clinical research evidence is limited, and there are no systematic acupuncture treatment guidelines in this field. This consensus is based on qualitative and quantitative research in literature and opinions from national experts, recommending the scope of indications and specific methods of acupuncture for various premenopausal and postmenopausal disorders, aiming to standardize the clinical practice of acupuncture treatment for various premenopausal and postmenopausal disorders.
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