Research of mechanism of acupuncture promoting follicular development and ovulation
Follicular development and ovulation disorders are the main causes of infertility in female patients,and acupuncture shows significant efficacies and unique advantages in promoting follicular development and ovulation.By summarizing relevant literature,this article illustrates the mechanism of acupuncture in promoting follicular development and ovulation from the following five aspects:improving the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis;regulating local ovarian homeostasis;regulating glucose and lipid metabolism and correcting endocrine disorders;adjusting sympathetic nerve system and regional sympathetic nerves;regulating emotional disorders.This article provides theoretical reference for basic research and clinical treatment of diseases related to follicular development and ovulation disorders,and also comes up with some thoughts on the study of acupuncture promoting follicular development and ovulation.