Using Acupuncture to Treat Ovarian Cysts

The following patient came to Dr. Yu for treatment of a cyst.

In May of 2008 an examination revealed:
Endometrial lining measuring 0.7 cm in thickness having a hypoechoic focus at fundal region 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.6 cm probably a submucosal fibroid / polyp.
The right ovary contains a cyst of 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.9 cm probably a hemorrhagic cyst.
The left ovary contains a cyst of 2.0 x 1.6 x 2.2 cm probably a hemorrhagic cyst.

In October of 2008 an ultrasound revealed:

The endometrium measured 12mm in thickness.
The right ovary contains a simple cyst at 2.9 x 1.4 x 1.8 cm.
The left ovary contains a cyst measuring 1.5 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm.

Bilateral ovarian cysts. The one on the right could be an unruptured follicle and the left a hemorrhagic corpus luteum. However, with a history of left ovarian cyst, it is more likely a functional cyst.

A report on May 15, 2009 indicated the following:

The uterus appears retroflexed, bulky, and heterogeneous without discrete fibroid.
The endometrium measures up to 11mm in double layer thickness and appears homogeneous.
The right ovary contains a 1.9 x 1.6 cm dominant follicle.
The left ovary contains a 1.7 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm with low level internal echos.

Another report done on June 30, 2009 states:

The uterus is anteverted on transabdominal and retroverted on transvaginal study. The uterus measures 5 x 5.5 x 10 cm. The endometrium measures 6mm in maximum thickness. No focal abnormality is seen.

The ovaries are unremarkable with a few small follicles. The largest measured approximately 12 mm in the left ovary. No abnormal fluid collection or adnexal mass is demonstrated.