In research news, International Journal of Women’s Health explores how acupuncture can support women facing challenges with ovarian reserve and fertility.

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Kim

RESEARCH

Effect of acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve

The International Journal of Women’s Health published a randomized controlled trial evaluating acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Researchers utilized two alternating point protocols: a supine set including GV20, GV24, CV4, CV12, ST25, SP6, KI12, EX-CA1, and LR3, and a prone set featuring BL23, KI3, and EA at BL33. After 12 weeks, the acupuncture group showed a statistically significant increase in antral follicle count (AFC) compared to sham controls, with improvements persisting through a 12-week follow-up.

Dove Press

Patient-friendly: The International Journal of Women’s Health published a study showing that acupuncture may help support fertility in women with low ovarian reserve. Participants who received regular acupuncture for 12 weeks saw a significant increase in the number of visible follicles in their ovaries. These results suggest acupuncture is a safe, helpful option for improving reproductive health.

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Apr 22: The Role of Chinese Medicine in Cancer Care(Part 2)
2 CEUs • TCMzone, LLC

Apr 24: Advanced Clinical Skills In-person
18 CEUs • Classical Acupuncture Mentorship, Berkeley, CA

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2 CEUs • Healthy Seminars

Apr 24: Achieving Clinical Success in the Treatment of Difficult Diseases in Chinese Medicine - Course 14
2.5 CEUs • Net of Knowledge

Apr 25: Orthopedic Acupuncture: Joint and Ligament Needling In-person
14 CEUs • Anthony Von der Muhll, dba AOM Professional, Winterthur

Apr 25: Neuromuscular Acupuncture Upper & Lower Body Level 1 In-person
15 CEUs • ASE Seminars, LLC, Dublin

Apr 25: An Integrative Approach to Cure Chronic Pain From Soft Tissue Injury in the Upper Body (Part 2 of 4)
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Apr 25: American Soc of Acupuncturists' 2026 Live Conference: SPRING (2-Day) In-person
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Apr 25: Clinical Intensive Training Course at Dr. Lombardi’s Clinic in Hamilton, Ontario (also meets 10/03/2026) In-person
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Apr 26: Acupuncture for Inflammation, Improved Brain Function & Hypertension
4 CEUs • Healthcare Medicine Institute (HealthCMi)

Apr 26: Easing The Transition Through Perimenopause With 5-Element Functional Medicine
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Apr 26: GLP-1 Agonists and Chinese Medicine
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Apr 26: 5 Element Acupuncture, Live Day 8: Treatment & Practice - Needling & Moxa + Treatment Planing
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Apr 27: Straight to the Point: Ashi Acupuncture for Hand and Foot Pain from 50+ Years of Experience
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