The rules of acupoint-selection of acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome based on data mining

Our study indicates that modern acupuncture treatment for PCOS is based on selection of specific acupoints according to traditional Chinese acupuncture theory. Points of spleen meridian, stomach meridian and conception vessel are chosen frequently which are most located on the abdomen and the lower limbs. Specific points used most are the front-mu points, the he-sea points, matching points and the back-shu points.