The Influence of Acupuncture Stimulation on Plasma Levels of LH, FSH, Progesterone and Estradiol in Normallly Ovulating Women

Aso, T.; Motohashi, Toru; Murata, Miyahiko; Nishimura, Toshio; Kakizaki, Kenji

doi:10.1142/s0192415x76000494

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“…AP-type stimuli influence reproductive organs and functions, including release of LH, FSH, P 4 and E 2 [33,34] . There are several studies on AP affecting the function of the CL [35,36] .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sütçü İneklerde Akupunktur Stimülasyonlarının Korpus Luteum Büyüklüğü, Kan Akımı ve Progesteron Değerleri Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Küçükaslan¹,

Kaya²,

Wollgarten³

et al. 2015

Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg

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In this study, effect of acupuncture (AP) on the luteal size (LS), luteal blood flow (LBF) and progesterone (P4) levels were investigated in the presence of corpus luteum (CL) in cows. Seven days after 14-days interval PGF2α estrus synchronization protocol, CL positive animals were assigned either to a control group (AP-, n=10) or to an AP group (AP+, n=10) stimulated by using B22 and B23 sensitive acupoints. LS and LBF examinations were carried out before the stimulation (0h) and at 1st, 3rd, 6th hour on d7 and thereafter on d9, d10, d11, d12 and d13 following the AP stimulation in each group with a portable color Doppler ultrasonography. Blood samples for P4 measurement were collected during each examination. There was no significant difference in LS, LBF, or P4 mean values between groups. However, LBF significantly increased at 6h after stimulation (P<0.05) in AP+ group but it increased at d11 in AP-group (P<0.05). The significant increase in LS was observed earlier in AP+ group (on d9; P<0.01) than AP-(on d11; P<0.05). Serum P4 concentrations increased at 3h, d9 and d10 in AP+ group (P<0.05), however a significant difference was only observed at 3h in AP-group (P<0.05). In conclusion, AP stimulation induces earlier increases in LS, LBF and P4 parameters in cows during luteal phase. Keywords: Acupuncture, Cow, Luteal size, Luteal blood flow, Progesterone Sütçü İneklerde Akupunktur Stimülasyonlarının Korpus Luteum Büyüklüğü, Kan Akımı ve Progesteron Değerleri Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi ÖzetBu çalışmada akupunkturun (AP) ineklerde korpus luteum (CL) varlığında luteal büyüklük (LS), luteal kan akımı (LBF) ve progesteron (P4) seviyeleri üzerindeki etkisi incelendi. 14 gün aralıklı PGF2α östrus senkronizasyon protokolünden 7 gün sonra, CL tespit edilen hayvanlar kontrol (AP-, n=10) ve duyarlı B22 ve B23 kullanılarak stimüle edilen akupunktur gruplarına ayrıldı (AP+, n=10). LS ve LBF incelemeleri taşınabilir bir renkli Doppler ultrasonografi ile 7. günde stimülasyon öncesi (0. saat), izleyen 1, 3, 6. saatler ve 9, 10, 11, 12 ve 13. günlerde yapıldı. Her muayenede P4 ölçümleri için kan örnekleri alındı. Gruplar arasında LS, LBF ve P4 ortalama değerleri farklı değildi. Bununla birlikte, LBF AP+ grubunda stimülasyon sonrası 6. saatte (P<0.05) ancak AP-grubunda 11. günde arttı (P<0.05). LS'deki önemli artış ise AP+ grubunda (9. gün; P<0.01), AP-grubuna göre (11. gün; P<0.05) daha erken gözlendi. Serum P4 konsantrasyonları AP+ grubunda 3. saat, 9. gün ve 10. günde artış gösterdi (P<0.05). Ancak AP-grubunda sadece 3. saatte önemli değişim gözlendi (P<0.05). Sonuç olarak, luteal faz sırasında akupunktur stimülasyonu LS, LBF ve P4 değerlerinde daha erken artışa neden olmaktadır.

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“…AP-type stimuli influence reproductive organs and functions, including release of LH, FSH, P 4 and E 2 [33,34] . There are several studies on AP affecting the function of the CL [35,36] .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sütçü İneklerde Akupunktur Stimülasyonlarının Korpus Luteum Büyüklüğü, Kan Akımı ve Progesteron Değerleri Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Küçükaslan¹,

Kaya²,

Wollgarten³

et al. 2015

Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg

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“…11 The study by Aso et al revealed that acupuncture influences plasma levels of FSH, LH, endorphin, and substance P in women both with normal ovulation and also with anovulation. 12 The acupuncture point CV 4 is the intersecting point of the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen channels. Therefore, this point can potentiate the effects of other points on those channels.…”

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confidence: 99%

Acupuncture and Electroauriculotherapy Treatment for Infertility

Cavalla

2010

Medical Acupuncture

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Background: Acupuncture and electroauriculotherapy treatments may enhance the success rate of the embryo implantation stage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the treatment of infertility due to hormonal imbalances. Objective: To examine the integrated approach of acupuncture and electroauriculotherapy as an adjunct to fertility medication and IVF. Design, Setting, and Patient: A case report of a 33-year-old woman who was in the beginning of her third IVF cycle, who presented to a private clinic and received a total of 8 treatments over a 1-month period. Intervention: Acupuncture, electroauriculotherapy, and nutritional supplements. Main Outcome Measure: Embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes. Results: The patient achieved successful embryo implantation and full-term pregnancy. She did not need follow-up care after the treatment period. No complications occurred during pregnancy or at childbirth. No side effects were reported from acupuncture, electroauriculotherapy treatments, or supplements. Conclusions: Electroauriculotherapy and acupuncture appeared to be useful for this patient as an adjunctive therapy with IVF treatments and fertility medications.

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“…β-EP is derived from its precursor protein pro-opiomelanocortin, which is present in abundant amounts in neuronal cells of the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, pituitary, medulla, and in peripheral tissues including intestines and ovaries [40][41][42]. Pro-opiomelanocortin cleaves to form adrenocorticotropic hormone and β-lipoprotein.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It shows that acupuncture can increase the serum E2 content and decrease the serum FSH and LH levels in the patients. Acupuncture may improve the function of the HPOA, increase blood adrenogenous androgen level and facilitate its transformation into estrogen by aromatic enzyme in the brain, liver and fat tissues [40][41][42]. In comparison with HRT, the body's own functions may be regulated with the use of acupuncture, while HRT restores the body's hormone level by exogenous hormones.…”

Section: B-endorphinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acupuncture for Perimenopausal Symptoms in Women who Underwent Oophorectomy – a Comparative Study

Zhou²,

Nan³

2007

Complement Med Res

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Objective: To explore the effects of acupuncture on perimenopausal symptoms in women who underwent oophorectomy. Methods: 67 women who had undergone oophorectomy were divided into an acupuncture group (n = 36) and a comparison group (n = 31) according to their wishes. The first group was treated by acupuncture and the latter group by Livial®. Clinical symptoms were assessed by the modified Kupperman index. The levels of venous blood serum ß-endorphin (ß-EP), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2) and the maturation index (MI) of vaginal epithelial cells were assessed. Results: There were no significant group differences for the MI of vaginal exfoliative cells nor for the levels of FSH, LH and E2 after treatment (p > 0.05), but Kupperman scoring and the levels of ß-EP differed significantly between the acupuncture and the Livial group (p < 0.05). No side-effects were reported in either group. Conclusion: Acupuncture results in a significant improvement in perimenopausal symptoms in women who have had an oophorectomy. Acupuncture performs as well or better than Livial. Yet, this result may have been influenced by a potential bias and the small sample size.

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The Influence of Acupuncture Stimulation on Plasma Levels of LH, FSH, Progesterone and Estradiol in Normallly Ovulating Women

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Sütçü İneklerde Akupunktur Stimülasyonlarının Korpus Luteum Büyüklüğü, Kan Akımı ve Progesteron Değerleri Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Sütçü İneklerde Akupunktur Stimülasyonlarının Korpus Luteum Büyüklüğü, Kan Akımı ve Progesteron Değerleri Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Acupuncture and Electroauriculotherapy Treatment for Infertility

Acupuncture for Perimenopausal Symptoms in Women who Underwent Oophorectomy – a Comparative Study

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