Analysis of “spleen-liver-Chongren-uterus menstrual axis” based on the “pivot movement”

The theory of menstrual axis can be traced back to Neijing and matured in modern times. Predecessors， such as professor Luo Yuankai and professor Yang Jialin systematically proposed that “kidney-Tiangui-Chongren-uterus” is the main axis of menstruation， which has been fully recognized by the experts in this field.“Pivot movement” is the core academic thought of Huang Yuanyu， a famous doctor in Qing dynasty， emphasizing the important influence of Qi ascending and descending movement in Zhongtu on human physiology and pathology. Based on the theory of “pivot movement” proposed by Huang Yuanyu and the elaboration of traditional Chinese medicine for menstruation， the authors tentatively proposed that the “spleen-liver-Chongren-uterus menstrual axis” is the key axis of the generation and regulation of menstruation in women of childbearing age. They also shared the experience of treating menstrual diseases based upon the spleen and spleen-liver theories， aiming to provide theorectical basis for the prevention and treatment of menstrual diseases