Acupuncture promotes ovulation in PCOS

Scientists have found #acupuncture promotes ovulation in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The team of researchers found a short course of acupuncture treatment lessened the presence of testosterone and estradiol, promoted ovulation, enhanced endometrial receptivity and blastocyte implantation (source: Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, PubMed).

Acupuncture effective for PCOS

Researchers at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, report that "acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)". Almost 40 years of trials were analysed before the positive conclusions were reached (source: Gynecological Endocrinology, PubMed).