A 28-year-old woman diagnosed with PCOS came to our clinic complaining of irregular menstruation and infertility. Her doctor said it would be difficult for her to get pregnant naturally, and she wondered if acupuncture could help address her PCOS symptoms. This PCOS acupuncture case study describes how acupuncture regulated her cycle and helped her get pregnant.
What Is PCOS?
The Mayo Clinic states, “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to release eggs regularly.”
Acupuncture and PCOS
Acupuncture excels at regulating hormone levels where there is an imbalance, including androgen, progesterone, and estrogen. That is one reason why acupuncture is so effective at regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle. Women with irregular periods can regain a normal cycle after receiving acupuncture – a natural gateway to overcoming infertility.
Based on our experience at Raleigh Acupuncture, women diagnosed with PCOS can overcome many of their symptoms, including:
- irregular periods or no periods at all.
- difficulty getting pregnant (due to irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate)
- excess hair growth on the face, chest or back
- unexplained weight gain
- thinning hair and hair loss
- acne with oily skin
PCOS Acupuncture Case Study
Our patient in this PCOS acupuncture case study had been diagnosed with PCOS three years earlier. Her menstrual cycle was irregular, coming every 45 to 60 days. Also, she had painful periods with severe cramping and bloating. She and her husband were trying to get pregnant without success. Her doctor said she would probably have to undergo IVF, but they did not want to go that route. It was too invasive and expensive, and they held IVF as a last resort.
During our intake exam, we asked our patient many questions about her health, including sleeping patterns, digestive issues, bowel function, and the state of her emotions. Also, we carefully looked at her tongue and felt her pulse. Tongue and pulse diagnosis is essential in deriving a Chinese medicine diagnosis.
After assessing our patient, we concluded that her Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis was Kidney Yang deficiency with phlegm accumulation, a common pattern imbalance for PCOS.
Treatment Protocol
The treatment strategy was to strengthen her Kidney Yang and transform phlegm. In essence, we were strengthening her reproductive system and reducing ovarian cysts. Acupuncture points included: LU7, KD6, CV4, ST36, KD3, BL20, BL23, KD7, and SP9. We also used calming points Si shen cong and Yin tang. Furthermore, we prescribed the Chinese herbal medicine formula Yu Shi Wen Bu Feng.
Progress With Treatment
Sure enough, our patient in this PCOS acupuncture case study responded beautifully to the treatments. Within six weeks (treating her once a week), her period was less painful, with decreased bloating and cramps. Four sessions later, her cycle had become regular. We dropped to treating her once every two weeks. Three months later, she was pregnant!
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs had regulated her menstrual cycle. Once her body was in balance, she could get pregnant naturally. She went on to deliver a healthy baby girl.
Next Steps
If you, or someone you love, have PCOS, try acupuncture. The results obtained in this PCOS acupuncture case study are typical for what we see at Raleigh Acupuncture.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS manifests differently in patients. The Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis process ensures that each patient gets the specific treatment they need. Acupuncture is safe, with no adverse side effects. And the results are long-lasting. Our patient in this PCOS acupuncture case study was able to get pregnant naturally and avoid the IVF process. The treatment may work for you as well.
What our Clients are Saying
I was unable to get pregnant. The fertility clinic diagnosed me with PCOS. We were not in a position to pay for IVF (they said my condition would make it very hard to get pregnant on my own). My internet research led me to Raleigh Acupuncture. Jade was wonderful. Her treatments got my cycle normal for the first time in my life. After that I got pregnant! I’m very grateful for her skill and care.
I love Raleigh Acupuncture! I went for infertility. I was a mess. My period came every two weeks and was really uncomfortable. I was anemic and the iron supplements were giving me terrible constipation. I also had PCOS. I didn’t even know if I was ovulating. The treatments totally fixed my cycle. After four months I was getting my period every four weeks and my anemia was gone. They taught me how to know when I was ovulating and the “best time” to get pregnant. It worked. I’m three months pregnant right now and very happy. They totally changed my life. Thank you Raleigh Acupuncture!!
