Artificial cycle therapy of acupuncture and moxibustion for irregular menstruation
Wu, J.; Yang, L.; Chen, Y.; Li, Q.; Chen, L.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 35(3): 287-289
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2930 PMID: 26062207 Document Number: 681658
Through the discussion on TCM physiological characters of females in follicular, ovulatory, luteal and menstrual phases and treatment principles, the clinical application of artificial cycle therapy of acupuncture and moxibustion was introduced for irregular menstruation and the typical cases were attached. It is suggested that the menstrual cycle follows the growth-consumption rule of yin, yang, qi and blood. The corresponding treatment principles should be applied in accordance with the change rule of menstrual cycle. Hence, it is worth to adopt the artificial cycle therapy of acupuncture and moxibustion for irregular menstruation in clinical application.