[WANG Yin¢s experience in treatment of primary ovarian insufficiency]

The clinical experience of professor WANG Yin in the treatment of primary ovarian insufficiency are summarized. Regarding acupoints selection, the sancai, named "heaven-earth-human being" method is adopted, focusing on the regulation of the middle jiao and shen (mind/spirit). Regarding needling technique, the elongated needle is used in preference. Besides, the bloodletting and cupping method with filiform-fire needle are innovated to achieve both the reinforcing and the reducing purposes as well as to eliminate stasis. The periodic therapy is applied to comply with the changes in the physiological cycle of gynecology. Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, or the combination of them is selected in consideration of the concrete individual cases of primary ovarian insufficiency.