title: [Endocrinology and acupuncture].
abstract: The endocrine action of several applications of acupuncture is discussed. These hormonal actions are well known to present-day medicine. A research on the action of 6 RP on the estrogen hormones was carried out. Doses were given of plasmatic 17-beta-estradiol before and after the application of 6 RP. A Radioimmunologic Assay (RIA) was performed and the research conducted using a double blind method. The results lead to believe that the application of 6 RP causes the rise of the plasmatic rate of 17-beta-estradiol.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004958:Estradiol / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation; D010060:Ovulation; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004958:Estradiol
vernacular_title: Endocrinologia ed agopuntura.