Acupuncture reduces androgen levels in PCOS

Low-frequency electro-acupuncture (EA) can improve hyperandrogenism and menstrual frequency in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a Swedish study. Eighty-four women with PCOS were randomised to 16 weeks of low-frequency EA, physical exercise or no intervention. After 16 weeks of treatment, levels of circulating androgens were found to have decreased significantly in the EA g ...
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