TCM for PCOS: insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, and regulation of the menstrual cycle
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 115 million women worldwide. In China, Cang Fu Dao Tan Tang, Er Zhi Wan, Wen Jing Tang, and acupuncture are routinely used. This article discusses mechanisms (insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, LH/FSH ratio, gut-ovary axis), clinical studies, and practical treatment protocols for TCM practitioners.
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