Acupuncture and PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to 15% of women in reproductive age. Acupuncture combined with lifestyle changes offers hope to successfully address one of the possible root causes of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
When done correctly, acupuncture can restore normal ovulation, decrease ovarian cysts and ovarian size in PCOS patients.
Studies documented Acupuncture to
To fully understand the effect of acupuncture on PCOS we do need more research.
Both increased androgens and hyperinsulinemia very likely are playing a role in causing PCOS. However, increased sympathetic activity may be preceding these changes.
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