[Clinical observation on effect of yangjing decoction in promoting follicular growth].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effect of Yangjing Decoction (YJD, a Chinese prescription of replenishing Kidney essence) in promoting follicular growth and its influence on blood supply of ovary and uterus.


METHODS
Twenty-two cases with secondary amenorrhea and 4 cases of infertility with infrequent menstruation caused by follicle maldevelopment were treated with YJD. The blood supply of ovary and uterus in 7 cases was measured by colour Doppler before and after treatment.


RESULTS
Of the 116 therapeutic cycles in 26 cases, there were 69 menstrual cycles (59.48%), 37 follicular maturation cycles (31.90%), 21 ovulation cycles (18.10%), and the follicular maturation rate was 84.62%, The disturbance in blood supply of ovary and uterus was improved remarkably along with follicular development by YJD in 7 cases.


CONCLUSIONS
YJD could improve follicular development and blood supply of ovary and uterus.
Lu
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Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075.
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Li
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D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development*; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal