[Effect of ultrasound stimulation at the acupoint Guanyuan on follicular development in menopausal rats].

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  • Author(s): Ou H;Ou H; Fang L; Bai J; Diao Q; Zhai B
  • Source:
    Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University [Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao] 2012 Jun; Vol. 32 (7), pp. 937-9.
  • Publication Type:
    English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Nanfang yi ke da xue xue bao bian ji bu Country of Publication: China NLM ID: 101266132 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1673-4254 (Print) Linking ISSN: 16734254 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Guangzhou : Nanfang yi ke da xue xue bao bian ji bu, 2005-
    • Subject Terms:
      Acupuncture Points* ; Menopause* ; Sonication*; Ovarian Follicle/*growth & development; Animals ; Estrogens/blood ; Female ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley
    • Abstract:
      Objective: To observe the effect of ultrasound stimulation at the acupoint Guanyuan (CV 4) on follicular development in menopausal rats.
      Methods: Menopausal female SD rats were selected by vaginal smear examinations. The rats were subjected to ultrasound stimulation at the acupoint Guanyuan with the output power of 0.1 W, working frequency of 9 MHz, and focal length of 4.5-5 mm. Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay was used to detect the serum estrogen levels of the menopausal rats. The changes in the ovarian tissue histology and the follicle number were observed.
      Results: Compared with the control group, a 10-day ultrasound stimulation for 10 and 5 min daily at Guanyuan significantly increased the serum estrogen levels and the numbers of primary and secondary follicles (P<0.05) and reduced the number of atretic follicles in the menopausal rats (P<0.05).
      Conclusion: Ultrasound stimulation at the acupoint Guanyuan can increase the estrogen secretion function and promote the development of follicles in menopausal rats.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Estrogens)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20120724 Date Completed: 20130606 Latest Revision: 20120723
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      22820571