How long do the effects of acupuncture on hot flashes persist in cancer patients?

Purpose: Acupuncture has been suggested as therapy for hot flashes in women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer. In this systematic review, we sought to evaluate the long-term effects on vasomotor symptoms after the end of a defined treatment period of acupuncture in women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer.

Methods: A literature search revealed 222 articles within the field.