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.