Can polycystic ovary syndrome be treated with traditional Chinese medicine?

Polycystic ovary syndrome can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, which mainly improves symptoms by regulating qi and blood, nourishing the kidneys and soothing the liver. Polycystic ovary syndrome may be related to endocrine disorders, genetic factors, insulin resistance and other factors, and usually manifests as irregular menstruation, acne, hirsutism and other symptoms.

1. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning

Commonly used Chinese medicine prescriptions for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome include Cangfu Daotan Pills, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Guizhi Fuling Capsules, etc. Cangfu Daotan Pills have the effects of resolving phlegm and dampness, activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation. It is often used for polycystic ovary syndrome with phlegm-dampness blockage. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can nourish kidney yin and is suitable for patients with kidney yin deficiency. Guizhi Fuling Capsule can warm the menstruation, dispel cold, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and has certain effects on cold coagulation and blood stasis type. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment must be administered by professional Chinese medicine practitioners based on syndrome differentiation and individual constitution, and self-medication is not allowed.

2. Acupuncture therapy

Acupuncture regulates hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis function and improves endocrine disorders by stimulating specific acupoints. Commonly used acupuncture points include Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, Uterus, Zusanli, etc. Acupuncture treatment can help restore menstrual cycles, increase ovulation rates, and reduce insulin resistance. Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture combined with traditional Chinese medicine is more effective than monotherapy in treating polycystic ovary syndrome.

3. Diet conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine dietary conditioning advocates a light diet and avoid fat, sweet and thick flavors. It is recommended to eat foods that strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, such as yam, coix seed, adzuki beans, etc., and foods that nourish the kidneys, such as black beans, wolfberry, walnuts, etc. Avoid raw, cold, spicy and irritating foods, and control high-sugar and high-fat diets. Dietary modification can help improve insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities.

4. Exercise therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine recommends moderate exercise, such as Baduanjin, Tai Chi and other gentle exercises, which can dredge meridians and coordinate Qi and blood. Regular exercise can help with weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity. Traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapy emphasizes gradual progress and avoids the depletion of qi and blood caused by strenuous exercise.

5. Emotional adjustment

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that poor emotions will aggravate liver qi stagnation and affect endocrine function. Relieve stress and maintain a happy mood through music therapy, meditation and other methods. Emotional regulation has an auxiliary effect on improving endocrine disorders, and is especially suitable for patients with high work pressure.

TCM treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome focuses on overall conditioning and individualized treatment, which must be carried out under the guidance of professional TCM physicians. The treatment cycle of traditional Chinese medicine is long, and it takes 3-6 months to show the effect. It is recommended to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine with regular monitoring of hormone levels and ultrasound examinations. In daily life, you should pay attention to regular work and rest, avoid staying up late, maintain moderate exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. In the diet, control total calorie intake, reduce refined carbohydrates, and increase high-quality protein and dietary fiber.