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PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries) and Acupuncture study

In a world where we continuously search for effective treatments for various health conditions, a recent clinical study has shed light on the benefits of acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This fascinating natural treatment method sparked the interest of researchers led by Dong Chen, who embarked on a mission to explore the clinical effects of acupuncture for PCOS.

Involving 121 PCOS patients, the study was carefully designed with two groups: an acupuncture group of 61 individuals and a medication group of 60.

After treating 60 women with acupuncture and another 61 with medication, the scientists found that the acupuncture group and medication group both showed an improvement in hormone levels, ovulation and other. However, after six cycles past the treatment, the hormone levels of women who underwent conventional treatment returned to their pre-treatment levels, while the acupuncture group continued to show improved results. Furthermore, the pregnancy rate in the acupuncture group was significantly higher.

The researchers concluded that acupuncture therapy has an obvious benefits for PCOS and and a long-term therapeutic effect.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Feb;27(2):99-102.

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Pregnancy back and pelvic pain – acupuncture and stabilising exercises

Over two-thirds of women will experience some degree of back pain during pregnancy, and nearly a fifth suffer from pelvic pain.

Researchers from Cochrane collaboration reviewed research on various therapies available to relieve back pain during pregnancy.

The researchers confirmed that stabilizing exercises and pregnancy acupuncture were better than usual care alone for relieving pelvic pain. Among women with both back and pelvic pain, there was evidence that acupuncture was more effective than physical therapy.

SOURCE: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2.

Women reported reduced anxiety, depression, less cravings

Acupuncture: Reduced anxiety, depression, less cravings

A research paper on acupuncture for women with additions discovered, that auricular acupuncture shows promise as an adjunct therapy psychoeducational program. Acupuncture was a viable treatment alternative to anti-anxiety drugs anxiolytics.

In this controlled trial, women who receiving acupuncture reported

  • reduced physiological cravings for substances,
  • felt significantly less depressed, less anxious, and
  • were able to better reflect on and resolve difficulties

This is equally valuable for women seeking treatment weight loss.

This study was published in Family & Community Health April/June 2007 Volume 30 Number 2 Pages 112 – 120.