Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Acupuncture and Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Pulse Generator and Stress Axis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Acupuncture and Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Pulse Generator and Stress Axis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Official Title: Does Low-frequency Electro-acupuncture Restore Sensitivity of the Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Pulse Generator and Stress Axis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Study ID: NCT00921492

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Interventions

Low-frequency electro-acupuncture (EA)

Meeting a therapist - attention control

Study Description

Brief Summary: Hypothesis The overall hypothesis is that non-obese (BMI \<30) women with PCOS have high luteinising hormone (LH) and cortisol pulse frequency and amplitude and that repeated low-frequency EA restore these alterations and induce ovulation.

Detailed Description: Aim 1. Elucidate if low-frequency EA induce ovulation and restore LH frequency and amplitude as well as sex steroid secretion as compared to a control group receiving same amount of attention. Aim 2. Elucidate if low-frequency EA restore cortisol frequency and amplitude compared to a control group receiving same amount of attention. Aim 3. Elucidate if low-frequency EA restore psychological distress and quality of life as compared to a control group receiving same amount of attention.in women with PCOS.