Acupuncture for People Experiencing Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy

Inclusion criteria

• English speaking woman between the ages of 15 and 40
• History of stage I, II, or III cancer OR stage IV or unstaged hematologic malignancy (e.g. lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma) that is stable, as assessed by care team
• Premenopausal status with regular menstruation at the time of diagnosis by patient report
• Completed cytotoxic chemotherapy within the past year
• Premenopausal status with regular menstruation at the time of diagnosis by patient report for females ages 18 or older
• Report cessation of menses during or after chemotherapy and have not experienced menses recovery at the time of enrollment.
• Have reached menarche prior to therapy or during therapy for females between 15 and 17 years old
• Patient reports cessation of menses during or after chemotherapy and have not experienced menses recovery at the time of enrollment.
• Have been without menses for at least 3 months 64 following the completion of cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Willing to adhere to all study-related procedures, including randomization to one of the two possible arms: acupuncture and WLC

Exclusion criteria

• Had been pregnant or lactating within 3 months prior to enrollment
• History of hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy
• Ongoing or planned radiation or surgery within 4 months from randomization
• Use of acupuncture for menses recovery within 3 months of enrollment
• Had been or will be receiving ovarian suppression medicine, such as leuprolide (Lupron) and goserelin (Zoladex), or hormonal contraception drugs within 3 months of enrollment or during the study period