Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Electroacupuncture for Obesity Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- VernacularTitle:Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Electroacupuncture for Obesity Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Author:
Minjie ZHAN
;
Huimin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome;
Obesity;
Electroacupuncture;
Insulin Resistance
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2008;6(2):90-93
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose:To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture for obesity polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods:Twenty-two cases of the patients with obesity PCOS were treated with electroacupuncture.Before and after the treatments.BMI and serum sex hormones were determined to compare the therapeutic effects.Resuits:In comparison between the Patients before and after the treatments,there were significant difierences(P＜0.05)in BMI and luteinizing hormone(LH),but there was no significant difference(P＞0.05)in follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)and te:stosterone(T).Conclusion:The therapeutic efFect in electroacupuncture is obvious in loWering BMI and LH levels in PCOS patients.indicating that electroacupuncture is a new method in Chinese medicine for obesity PCOS.
