[Clinical observation on effect of yangjing decoction in promoting follicular growth]

Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 1998 Apr;18(4):217-20.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

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.

Conclusion: YJD could improve follicular development and blood supply of ovary and uterus.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amenorrhea / drug therapy*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy*
  • Ovarian Follicle / drug effects
  • Ovarian Follicle / growth & development*
  • Ovary / blood supply
  • Ovary / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Uterus / blood supply
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal