A recent study that was done in Sweden, at the University of Gothenburg, shows that acupuncture can help to treat the symptoms of abnormal hormone levels and menstrual bleeding patterns associated with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).
According to an article on Medical News Today, "PCOS is a common disorder that affects up to 10% of all women of child-bearing age. Women with PCOS frequently have irregular ovulation and menstruation, with many small immature egg follicles in the ovaries. This causes the ovaries to produce more testosterone which, in turn, leads to troublesome hair growth and acne. Obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease are also widespread among these patients."
Subjects in the study were divided into three groups. One group of subjects received acupuncture treatment, a second group was instructed to exercise three times per week, and a third group acted as controls. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, showed that both acupuncture and exercise helped these patients, presumably by reducing testosterone levels, thus leading to a more healthy and regular menstruation. Of the two groups, the acupuncture group responded the best. All of the test subjects were instructed in the importance of regular exercise and of eating a healthy diet.
Keith Biggs, DC
http://www.eastmesachiropractor.com
Thanks for sharing such a great Blog. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder and a common cause of infertility in women. In PCOS, hormones that affect the reproductive system are abnormal, leading to irregular or absent ovulation.
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