Analyzing the Treatment Strategies for Ovulatory Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on the"One Qi Circulation"Theory
MA Meng
CHAI Meiling
WANG Xin
LI Pin
CHENG Tianyuan
WANG Haiyan
Abstract：Ovulatory dysfunction is one of the primary clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)and a key cause of infertility in PCOS patients.Based on the"One Qi Circulation"theory and integrating Professor Wang Xin's years of clinical experience,this study elucidates the etiology and pathogenesis of PCOS-related ovulatory dysfunction from the perspectives of each link in the flow of qi,such as coldness of Gui Water(Kidney Water),stagnation of Middle Qi,impaired regulation of Yi Wood(Liver Wood),difficulty in purification of Xin Metal(Lung Metal),and upward flaming of Ding Fire(Heart Fire).Furthermore,it summarizes the treatment experience,proposing the principle of warming Kidney Water while simultaneously nourishing and harmonizing the ascending and descending functions of the Spleen Earth.From the perspective of the"One Qi Circulation"theory,the treatment strategies are discussed in detail:first,focusing on regulating the central axis to improve follicle quality;second,subduing Ding Fire to warm Gui Water,thereby promoting follicle maturation and ovulation;and finally,emphasizing the regulation of Metal and Wood at both ends of the central axis to induce ovulation.These approaches have shown significant clinical efficacy and are worthy of reference.A clinical case is included for further guidance.
Keywords：One Qi Circulationfour sages'heart originovulatory dysfunctionpolycystic ovary syndrome
Publication Date：2026-03-20
Online Publishing Date：2026-07-17(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 16-20 )