Acupuncture combined with percutaneous electrical stimulation as a treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome case report

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the main causes of infertility in women. It occurs in 4–10% of the female population of childbearing age, its main symptoms being pain during the menstrual cycle and its prolongation, as well as abnormal growth of body hair. The case of a 22-year-oldpatient with 7 follicular cysts in each ovary is presented. She is treated with acupuncture in combination with percutaneous electrical stimulation, resulting in relief of symptoms, as well as a decrease in the size of follicular cysts.