Effects of electroacupuncture on the kisspeptin-gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) /luteinizing hormone (LH) neural circuit abnormalities and androgen receptor expression of kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin neurons in PCOS rats.

Ge XuXuedan ZhaoZhihao LiJunwei HuXu LiJuanjuan LiYuelai Chen

Published in: Journal of ovarian research (2023)

Improvement in the reproductive hallmarks of PCOS rats via EA may be achieved by regulating the kisspeptin-GnRH/LH circuit via androgen activity attenuation. Thus, the results provide an experimental basis for acupuncture as an adjuvant medical therapy on PCOS.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
healthcare
insulin resistance
spinal cord
neuropathic pain
stem cells
spinal cord injury
metabolic syndrome
mesenchymal stem cells
replacement therapy