Professor FANG Yigong's clinical experience in treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome with acupuncture
The paper introduces Professor FANG Yigong's experience in treating pelvic congestion syndrome with acupuncture.Professor FANG believes that the stagnation in the thoroughfare and conception vessels,retarded circulation of qi and blood,and the obstruction of blood flow in the uterus are implicated in the pathogenesis of pelvic congestion syndrome.In clinical practice,according to the pathogenesis,focusing on regulating the functions of the thoroughfare and conception vessels,the thinking of treatment is summarized as "resolving the stasis and stopping pain by regulating the thoroughfare and conception vessels","selecting the points based on their indications" and "tranquilizing the mind and harmonizing the physical and mental states".The main points are Baihui (GV20),Shenting (GV24),Benshen (GB13),Zhongwan (CV12),Tianshu (ST25),Guanyuan (CV4),Dahe (KI12),and Zigong (EX-CA1).The supplementary points are used in terms of the etiology and symptoms.During acupuncture,attention should be paid to the application of Xiaoyao Tiaoshen technique of acupuncture and mutual harmonization of the mind in acupuncture operator and patient.This summary may provide a new approach to the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome.