Acupuncture treatment in regulation of high level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Abstract

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone that is made and released in the pituitary gland and affects the function of ovaries and testicles. FSH plays a critical role in sexual development and reproduction. In women, it is essential for regulating the menstrual cycle, while in men, FSH signals the testes to produce sperm. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can improve blood flow to the reproductive organs and restore hormonal balance. Effective treatment for high FSH involves nourishing the kidney yin to support estrogen, strengthening the spleen qi, and tonifying the blood to enhance the blood supply to the uterus and ovaries. In this article is presented a case of 43 years old women with high FSH. The patient was preparing for in vitro but her FSH was 41.94 which is high to start the procedure. In 2022 she had 2 unsuccessful in vitro where the follicle did not develop, and in 2023 she had two follicles but they burst. She also had 4 abortions. Her menstrual cycle also was not regular she was under medicaments for that. She started with acupuncture treatment on 06/02/2024, she did 4 therapies, got a menstrual cycle and on the 3rd day of the cycle on 03/01/2024 the FSH result was 8.7. Totally 10 treatments were made. Chinese medicine is highly effective in correcting hormonal imbalances and has a long history of assisting women with high FSH levels.

Keywords: FSH, hormonal disbalance, acupuncture, treatment, TCM