Mechanism Study on Acupuncture for Non-insulin Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Hu, Z.

Wang, Y.

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science

2011

9(5)

298-300

RCT

RCT

Genital Diseases, Female

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Women's Health

Gynecology

PCOS

Acu Versus CAM Control

Acu Versus Acu

CAM Control

Electroacupuncture

TCM Acupuncture Style

Fixed Acupuncture Protocol

Restricted Modalities, Acupuncture Only

Wei Wan Xia Shu

Objective: To investigate the action mechanism of acupuncture for non.insulin resistant polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: A total of 46 cases with non`insulin resistant PCOS were randomly allocated into an observation group of 23 cases and a control group of 23 cases. Cases in the observation group were treated by needling bilateral Weiwanxiashu (Ex-B 3), whereas those in the control group were treated by needling bilateral Sanyinjiao (SP 6). After 3-month treatments, a comparison was made on the changes of ovulations rates, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone(T), fasting insulin and body mass index (BMI). Results: There were statistical differences in ovulation rates and LH/FSH before and after the treatment in the observation group (P<0.05), along with a statistical difference in testosterone changes (P<0.01). There were also statistical differences in LH and LH/FSH before and after the treatment in the control group (P<0.05); however, there were no statistical differences in ovulation rates and testosterone changes (P>0.05). There was significant difference in testosterone changes between the two groups after the treatment (P<0.01), along with a statistical difference in ovulation rates between the two groups (P<0.05). However, there were no statistical differences in LH/FSH and BMI between the two groups. Conclusion: Needling Weiwanxiashu (Ex-B 3)and Sanyinjiao (SP 6 can both improve the endocrine disorder of patients with non-insulin resistant PCOS; however, needling Weiwanxiashu (Ex-B 3) can obtain a better result than Sanyinjiao (SP 6) in increasing the insulin sensitivity and preventing insulin resistance.

Genital Diseases, Female

>1/WK

46

12 Weeks