The Science of Acupuncture
Infertility
"Thirteen cycles of anovulation menstruation in 11 cases were treated with Electro-Acupuncture (EA) ovulation induction. In 6 of these cycles which showed ovulation, the hand skin temperature (HST) of these patients was increased after EA treatment. In the other 7 cycles ovulation was not induced. There were no regular changes in HST of 5 normal subjects."
by B.Y. Chen and J. Yu
See also: Acupuncture (electro)
Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Female Infertility
"OBJECTIVE: To review existing scientific rationale and clinical data in the utilization of acupuncture in the treatment of female infertility. DESIGN: A MEDLINE computer search was performed to identify relevant articles. RESULTS: Although the understanding of acupuncture is based on ancient medical theory, studies have suggested that certain effects of acupuncture are mediated through endogenous opioid peptides in the central nervous system, particularly beta-endorphin..."
by R.Chang, P.H. Chung, and Z. Rosenwaks