Electro-acupuncture regulates ovulation in women with PCOS
Prospective, longitudinal non-randomized clinical study investigating the effect of acupuncture on ovulation in 24 women with PCOS and oligo-/amenorrhea. Electro-acupuncture induced regular ovulation in 38% of women.
In addition, acupuncture influenced neruoendocrine and endocrine parameters indicative of PCOS, such as LH/FSH ratios, mean testosterone concentrations, and beta-endorphin concentrations.
Reference
Stener-Victorin, et al. (2000) Effects of electro-acupuncture on anovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, Mar;79(3): 180-8.