Effects of TCM on polycystic ovary syndrome and its cellular endocrine mechanism

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrine disease characterized by menstrual disorders, infertility, and obesity, often accompanied by insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. The pathogenesis of PCOS is relatively complex and has a certain relationship with endocrine disorders. The increase of androgen and luteinizing hormone (LH) is the main cause of a series of symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has obvious advantages and significant curative effects in the treatment of this disease. It can effectively reduce the insulin level of PCOS patients, regulate lipid metabolism, and increase ovulation rate and pregnancy rate and has fewer side effects. This article reviews the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbs and other TCM (such as acupuncture) in the treatment of PCOS and its complications in recent years, as well as the effect and mechanism on cellular endocrine, in order to provide a new clinical idea for the treatment of PCOS.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrine disease characterized by menstrual disorders, infertility, and obesity, often accompanied by insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has significant advantages in treating PCOS and can effectively reduce insulin levels, regulate lipid metabolism, and improve ovulation and pregnancy rates. This article reviews the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbs and other TCM treatments (such as acupuncture) for PCOS and its complications, as well as their impact on cellular endocrine and mechanisms, providing new clinical ideas for PCOS treatment.