Advances of modern studies of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce the modern advances of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The recent years' literature of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders were reviewed from clinical studies and treatment mechanisms.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, the nervous system and immune system of the organism.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture and moxibustion has very good clinical effects on ovulation disorders, and it is a safe and effective adjuvant way for modern assisted reproductive technique.</p>