[Advances of modern studies of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the modern advances of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders.


METHODS
The recent years' literature of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ovulation disorders were reviewed from clinical studies and treatment mechanisms.


RESULTS
Acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, the nervous system and immune system of the organism.


CONCLUSIONS
Acupuncture and moxibustion has very good clinical effects on ovulation disorders, and it is a safe and effective adjuvant way for modern assisted reproductive technique.
Peng
Yan
Y
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital, Hei-longjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.
Hou
Li-Hui
LH
Wu
Xiao-Ke
XK
D026881:Acupuncture; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009071:Moxibustion; D010060:Ovulation