Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in women of reproductive age. With the development of age, the metabolism disorders of PCOS become worse and worse. Many long-term complications of PCOS would be induced by insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, including diabetes, metabolism syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy complication, endometrial cancer and mental problem. The prevention and treatment of those long-term complications of PCOS are principally included as follows, the improvement of life style and insulin resistance, anti-inflammatory, the down-regulation of androgen, and recover of menstrual regularity. Acupuncture, a method of Chinese traditional medicine, has been tried to treat the long-term complications of PCOS in recent years, as a replacement or supplement of therapic drugs including oral contraceptives and down-androgen drugs.

Key words:  Disease treating &, preventing, Acupuncture therapy, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Insulin resistance, Long-term complications