1. Advisor: Prof Wayne Smith
Neuroendocrinological Control Systems Model to Help Understand the Normalizing Effect of Acupuncture on the Female Reproductive Cycle
Neuroendocrinological – interaction between the nervous system and endocrine system
Author: David Johnson
Advisor: Prof Wayne Smith
Courses Involved: ECE714 (DSP), ECE633 (Systems and Signals) MATH527 (Diff Equations)
Date: October 31, 2013
Finish Date: April 2014

2. What It’s About Sometimes the menstrual cycle goes a little haywire
We know that acupuncture affects the ovarian cycle
But we don’t know why or how!
Taking studies and trying to make a model of it
If we get to animal/human testing, then yay!

3. Background Pituitary produces FSH and LH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone
FSH is primarily responsible for stimulating egg growth
LH causes ovulation
A sharp increase in these hormones happens around Day 14 of the menstrual cycle
Studies have shown acupuncture to be a successful treatment with sterility

4. Hormone Levels

5. What’s the Problem Where does acupuncture fit in?
Endocrine or nervous
How does acupuncture affect the ovarian cycle
That’s where our acupuncturist comes in!

6. Where does Acupuncture come into play

7. Modeling Structure

8. Schedule