Research Progress on the Combination of Acupuncture and Medicine in the Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure

Abstract

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a condition in which the ovarian reserve function decreases due to a variety of factors, resulting in menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, and decreased fertility before the age of 40. POF is a common reproductive endocrine disorder in gynecology that seriously affects the physical and mental health of women of appropriate age. Western medicine mostly uses hormone replacement and assisted reproduction techniques in clinical treatment, but in the long run, the side effects are large. With the development of Chinese medicine in recent years, the efficacy of Chinese medicine in the treatment of POF has been recognized. A large number of studies have shown that the combined effect of Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of POF is better than that of Chinese medicine alone. The treatment methods mainly include Chinese medicine combined with Western medicine therapy, Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture therapy, Western medicine combined with acupuncture therapy treatment and Chinese medicine - Western medicine - acupuncture triple therapy. It is found that the combined effect of Chinese and Western medicine is better than the treatment of Chinese medicine or Western medicine alone, with significant clinical effect, which can effectively improve the endocrine level of the body, restore normal menstruation and improve fertility.