Acupuncture increases ovulation frequency in PCOS

A course of acupuncture treatments can increase ovulation frequency in women with PCOS, according to a Swedish study. In a prospective clinical trial, 32 women with PCOS were randomised to receive either acupuncture in combination with manual and low-frequency electrical stimulation, or treatment with a physical therapist, twice a week for 10-13 weeks. Ovulation frequency during treatment was higher in the acupuncture group compared with the control group, and after 10 to 13 weeks of treatment, circulating levels of a variety of hormones (including oestrone, oestrone sulphate, oestradiol, DHEA and testosterone) were found to have decreased significantly more in the acupuncture group compared to the control group. (Acupuncture for ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2013 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print]).

Categories: Gynaecology, Infertility

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Moxibustion

moxibustion at essex acupuncture

Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

pain-relief

If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

battlefield-acupuncture

Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.