Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 15, 2026

Surgical Techniques to Optimize Ovarian Reserve during Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Ovarian Endometrioma
Published on: January 22, 2022
[Acupuncture with regulating menstruation to promote pregnancy for diminished ovarian reverse: a prospective case
Xiaotong Li1, Huanfang Xu2, Yigong Fang2
1Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Objective:
To investigate the effect and safety of acupuncture with regulating menstruation to promote pregnancy for diminished ovarian reverse (DOR).
Methods:
According to prospective case series, 46 patients were observed and finally 40 cases were included. The acupoints were ① Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Guanyuan (CV 4) and bilateral Benshen (GB 13), Huangshu (KI 16), Dahe (KI 12), Luanchao (Extra), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Taixi (KI 3), Taichong (LR 3) and ② bilateral Shenshu (BL 23) and Ciliao (BL 32). The points in the two groups were used alternately. Acupuncture was given for 3 courses, 12 times as a course and 3 times a week. Before and after treatment, and 3 months after treatment, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), follicle-stimulating hormone/luteinizing hormone (FSH/LH), estradiol (E2), antral follicle count (AFC) and TCM symptom score were observed. The safety was evaluated.
Results:
Compared with before treatment, the levels of FSH, FSH/LH decreased, and the levels of E2 and AFC increased after treatment and at follow-up (all P<0.05). And the TCM symptom scores were significantly lower than those before treatment (both P<0.05). The rate of pregnancy after treatment was 15% (6/40). There was no infection and organ injury.
Conclusion:
Acupuncture with regulating menstruation to promote pregnancy can safely improve the ovarian reserve of patients with DOR.
Related Concept Videos
The Eukaryotic Promoter Region
Master Transcription Regulators
Positive Regulator Molecules
Regulated Protein Degradation
Protein degradation plays two important roles in the cells. It helps to protect cells from misfolded or damaged proteins before they lead to a...
Resistors In Series
In a series circuit, the...
Series Resonance

