Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female hormone disorder. It can cause irregular periods, infertility and excessive hair growth. PCOS increases the risk of developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Though there is no research on the use of acupuncture in PCOS, there is good reason to believe that acupuncture could be a useful support to help induce ovulation, and may also relive other symptoms without causing the common side-effects of orthodox medication.1
1. Stener-Victorin E, Jedel E, Mannerås L. Acupuncture in olycystici Ovarian Syndrome: Current Experimental and Clinical Evidence. Journal of Neuroendocrinology 2008; 20: 290-8.
Though there is no research on the use of acupuncture in PCOS, there is good reason to believe that acupuncture could be a useful support to help induce ovulation, and may also relive other symptoms without causing the common side-effects of orthodox medication.1
1. Stener-Victorin E, Jedel E, Mannerås L. Acupuncture in olycystici Ovarian Syndrome: Current Experimental and Clinical Evidence. Journal of Neuroendocrinology 2008; 20: 290-8.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)