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CC BY 4.0 · Chinese medicine and natural products 2024; 04(02): e61-e65
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787307
Review Article

Clinical Efficacy and Experimental Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Therapy in Ovarian Injury

Houpeng Wang
1   Laboratory Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
2   School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
,
Ning Zhang
3   School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
,
Liping Zheng
2   School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
,
Liaoliao Hu
1   Laboratory Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Abstract

This review summarizes the clinical efficacy and experimental research of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) moxibustion in the intervention of ovarian injury. Clinical and experimental research results have shown that as a nonpharmacological treatment method, Chinese medical moxibustion therapy is of great significance in the treatment of ovarian injuries such as diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian failure, and premature ovarian insufficiency. Moxibustion, heat-sensitive moxibustion, and electroacupuncture have significant effects in improving ovarian function, overall treatment efficacy, pregnancy rate, ovulation rate, and sex hormone levels and have higher safety. Their therapeutic mechanisms have also been demonstrated. In conclusion, TCM moxibustion therapy has a significant effect in the treatment of ovarian injury, providing a new option for the treatment of the ovarian injury.

Keywords

TCM moxibustion - ovarian damage - heat-sensitive moxibustion - electroacupuncture

CRediT Authorship Contribution Statement

Houpeng Wang: Data curation, methodology, and writing—original draft. Ning Zhang: Visualization, resources, and methodology. Liping Zheng: Conceptualization, methodology, and supervision. Liaoliao Hu: Writing—review and editing.




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Eingereicht: 02. Februar 2024

Angenommen: 10. April 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
27. Juni 2024

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