How effective is acupuncture in promoting ovulation?

The purpose of ovulation induction is to extract more eggs and facilitate the extraction of better quality eggs to combine with sperm. This is a step in in vitro fertilization. Therefore, the method of ovulation induction is generally through drug treatment, and the acupuncture method is to stimulate the synthesis of progesterone, thereby achieving the maturation and discharge of eggs. To induce ovulation, it is necessary to choose the correct acupoints, such as ear pressure or acupoint injection.

(1) Ear pressure method

Method 1① Select ear acupoints: uterus, ovary, liver, kidney, spleen, endocrine, and brain points. ⑦Method: For those who suffer from insomnia due to blood deficiency, use Shenmen; for those with slow heart rate, use Xin and Jiaogan; for those with fast heart rate, add Ermigen. Routinely disinfect the left ear to remove grease, use an ear acupoint detector or a probe to accurately locate the selected acupoint, stick the fenugreek seeds on the selected acupoint with adhesive tape, press with your fingers, and feel a slight tenderness. Apply it to the left ear first, change the medicine every 2 days, and use it alternately on both sides. 10 times constitute a course of treatment. Press the acupoints 3 to 4 times a day, each time for 3 to 5 minutes, to strengthen the stimulation and improve the therapeutic effect. This method can regulate and nourish the liver and kidneys. Suitable for infertility caused by ovulation disorders.

Method 2① Ear acupoints: uterus, kidney, pelvic cavity, adnexae, adrenal gland, endocrine, ovary, subcortical; matching acupoints: liver, spleen, heart, diaphragm. ②Method: Place a piece of Fenugreek seeds on a 0.5 cm square adhesive tape and stick it on the above-mentioned acupuncture points. The main acupoints must be applied, and the auxiliary acupoints can be added or subtracted according to the symptoms. Apply pressure on only one side of the ear acupoint each time, alternating between left and right. Instruct the patient to press 3 to 4 times a day, each time for 15 to 20 minutes, as long as the patient can tolerate. Apply once every other day. 2 weeks constitutes one course of treatment, and 2 courses should be used consecutively. If the condition is not cured, continue treatment after 2 weeks. This method has the effects of invigorating Qi, absorbing blood, harmonizing blood and regulating Chong and Ren meridians. Suitable for ovulatory infertility.

(2) Moxibustion

Method 1① Main acupoints: Guilai, Sanyinjiao, Xuehai. Acupoint 1: Xingjian, Taixi; Acupoint 2: Zusanli, Gongsun; Acupoint 3: Mingmen, Guanyuan, Taichong. Medicine: appropriate amount of moxa sticks. ②Method: The main acupoints above must be selected. For those with early menstruation, add auxiliary acupoint 1; for those with late menstruation, add auxiliary acupoint 2; for those with irregular menstruation, add auxiliary acupoint 3. Moxibustion each acupoint twice a day, 6 to 10 times per acupoint, until menstruation returns to normal. It can nourish the liver and kidneys and regulate menstruation. Suitable for ovulatory infertility due to irregular menstrual cycle.

Method 2① Main acupoints: Daimai, Yinbai, Sanyinjiao, Shenque, Qihai, Pishuc Accessory acupoints: Guanyuan, Zhongji, Baihuanshu, Shenshu, Zusanli, Yanglingquan. ②Method: Gentle moxibustion with moxa rolls, select 2 to 4 acupoints each time, moxibustion each acupoint for 15 to 30 minutes each time, moxibustion once a day, 7 times as a course of treatment. It can warm the yang, remove dampness and stop leukorrhea. It is suitable for the syndrome of leucorrhea caused by spleen deficiency due to ovulatory disorder and infertility.

(3) Acupoint injection.

Method 1① Ear acupoints: brain point, ovary, endocrine. The drugs include vitamin B1 100 mg/2 ml, 3% to 5% angelica injection 2 ml or safflower injection 2 ml, any one of them

Method 2②Method: Inject 0.2 ml of the drug solution into each acupoint once every other day. One course of treatment is 2 weeks. It can nourish the kidney and regulate the Chong and Ren meridians. Suitable for ovulatory infertility.

Have you read the specific operation methods of acupuncture to induce ovulation above? Is it a special and healthy method as I said? Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic technique that has been passed down from ancient times to today. It uses acupuncture points on the human body to treat patients. It has a very high technical content. If you are willing, you can try it. It will definitely give you unexpected gains.