Evaluation of electroacupuncture on ovariectomized rats: Implications of modern scientific mechanisms on acupuncture curing woman perimenopausal syndrome

Hong Zhao; Bo Ying Chen

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Evaluation of electroacupuncture on ovariectomized rats: Implications of modern scientific mechanisms on acupuncture curing woman perimenopausal syndrome

Hong Zhao, Bo Ying Chen

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Abstract

Acupuncture has been used for treatment of female reproductive disorders dated back at least 2000 years. It has been known to promote homeostasis, modulate hormonal disturbance and induce ovulation. While the increasing popularity of acupuncture therapy demands a serious debate about its scientific documentation. This article is intended to present the experimental data about the effects of electroacupuncture at Guanyuan (RN 4), bilateral Zhongji (RN 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and bilateral Zigong (EXCA 1) in the ovariectomized rats. The EA stimulation produced from a Model G6805-H EA apparatus, and the stimulation parameters were frequency of 3Hz and intensity about 1-2mA, which was progressed in recent years by our group, so as to provide preliminary scientific background of acupuncture therapy of female perimenopausal syndrome.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	275-288
Number of pages	14
Journal	Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research
Volume	30
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3727/036012905815901262
State	Published - Jan 1 2005

Keywords

Electroacupuncture
Ovariectomized rats
Perimenopausa syndrome

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Neuroscience(all)
Complementary and alternative medicine

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Evaluation of electroacupuncture on ovariectomized rats: Implications of modern scientific mechanisms on acupuncture curing woman perimenopausal syndrome

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