Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age, and a leading cause of fertility difficulties. Recent research suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may play a more significant role than previously thought, and acupuncture is emerging as a natural approach to help restore balance.

A recent peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Nutrition offers fresh insights into why acupuncture could be a helpful and complementary approach to restoring metabolic balance—by working with the body’s own internal regulators, particularly the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA).