Is Your PCOS Making It Hard for You to Get Pregnant?

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a disorder where women's hormones produce more androgens than normal, ultimately affecting fertility, and you are having difficulties getting pregnant, there may be another option for you. According to the University of Virginia study published in the article "Acupunture Clinical Trial a Boon for Local Participants Experiencing Fertility Challenges," acupuncture is shown to be effective in making ovulation regular again, therefore making pregnancies possible. Lisa Pastore, principle researcher of the study, adds, "Over the last year we have seen women who never had a regular menstrual cycle start having regular periods. We can also boast several pregnancies since the study began." Even though the study is still in its preliminary stages, this is very good news indeed for PCOS-affected women, acupuncturists and naturalists everywhere. Whereas, most ancient remedies go untested, making it difficult to determine the full effectiveness of a particular remedy, acupuncture continues to get exposure and credit for its healing and restorative qualities.