New study validates acupoint therapy for post-surgical recovery — ‘Science is finally catching up to what we’ve known all along…’

For years, natural fertility practitioners have used acupoint therapies (or acupuncture) to ease discomfort and improve recovery after medical procedures. Now, clinical research is beginning to confirm what holistic health experts have long observed.

A recent randomized clinical trial published in the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology tested the effects of dexamethasone injections into the Neiguan acupoint combined with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in women undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery.

The study found that patients who received acupoint injection and TEAS experienced significantly lower rates of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), reduced need for rescue antiemetic medications, and higher patient satisfaction compared to controls.

Science is finally catching up to what we’ve known all along

This research provides valuable evidence that integrative therapies like acupoint injection and electrical stimulation can be effective, safe tools to support recovery in fertility-related surgeries.

For couples preparing for procedures such as egg retrieval or laparoscopic diagnostics, these findings offer encouragement that natural methods can complement modern medicine, helping to reduce side effects and improve comfort on the path to conception. 

If you’re curious about how holistic approaches might support your unique fertility journey, exploring new insights like these can be a great place to start.

Reference:

Zhou, L., Peng, L.-H., Mu, T., Kuang, R.-X., Ding, Y., & Li, L.-H. (2025). Acupoint injection and electrical stimulation for postoperative nausea and vomiting: A randomized clinical trial. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 311, Article 103940. 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.03.048

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