02/21/2020
Polycystic O***y Syndrome
Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance disorder affecting ovulation in women, which may impact their fertility. It can also cause hyperandrogenism, and lead to serious health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease resulting from hormonal (endocrine system) imbalance
Polycystic O***y Syndrome.
Acupuncture treatment for PCOS focuses on balancing women’s hormones and relieving the symptoms. The treatment plan is customized according to patients’ individual needs, and would involve treatment principles such as:
-Regulate the menstrual cycle and alleviate the symptoms associated with PMS or abnormal bleeding,
Manage weight through regulating the hormones and improving overall metabolism,
-Promote healthy skin using Acupuncture or Herbal formulas to help treat acne, skin infections, hirsutism, and oily hair follicles,
-Alleviate side effects of Western pharmaceuticals such as headache, bloating, weight gain, water retention, emotional changes, mood swings, etc., since oral contraceptives are the main form of treatment for this condition
-Support a healthy pregnancy, using Acupuncture which can help balance the pituitary and ovarian function to promote egg maturation and growth, and improve overall egg quality. Acupuncture will also promote the development of a healthy uterine lining to prepare for pregnancy and reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Acupuncture is often used in conjunction with Western pharmaceutical drugs when patients are undergoing infertility treatment. Eastern and Western medicine combined may greatly increase the pregnancy success rate for PCOS patients.