Guishen Yijing Formula for Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Real-World Retrospective Study (GSYJ;DOR)

June 16, 2026 updated by: Shi Yun

Real-World Effectiveness of Guishen Yijing Formula in the Treatment of Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the real-world effectiveness of Guishen Yijing Formula in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). The main question it aims to answer is:

Does Guishen Yijing Formula improve ovarian reserve function in women with DOR after 3 months of treatment? Medical records of participants who received Guishen Yijing Formula as part of their routine clinical care for DOR will be reviewed. Changes in anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and symptom scores before and after treatment will be analyzed.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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126

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • China
      • Beijing, China
        • Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Female patients diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) who received Guishen Yijing Formula at the outpatient clinic of Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed from April 2016 to May 2025.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Female patients aged 18 to 44 years Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) with TCM syndrome differentiation of Kidney Deficiency and Liver Stagnation, and serum AMH < 1.1 ng/mL Received Guishen Yijing Formula with individualized modifications for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles

Exclusion Criteria:

Combined with serious systemic diseases, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hematopoietic system disorders, or malignant tumors Primary amenorrhea, or family history of early menopause Diminished ovarian reserve caused by ovarian surgery or related surgical procedures Use of hormonal therapy or other treatments affecting ovarian function during the study period Pregnancy at baseline Incomplete medical records Loss to follow-up or significant missing data

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Serum Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Level
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Change in serum AMH level before and after 3 months of treatment, measured by blood test.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Serum Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Blood samples are collected before and after treatment.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Serum Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Blood samples are collected before and after treatment.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
FSH/LH Ratio
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Change in FSH/LH ratio before and after treatment.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Serum Estradiol (E2)
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Blood samples are collected before and after treatment.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Score
Time Frame: before and 1 month after the treatment
Change in TCM syndrome total score, main symptom score, and secondary symptom score before and after treatment.
before and 1 month after the treatment
Modified Kupperman Menopausal Index (KMI)
Time Frame: before and 1 month after the treatment
Change in total Modified Kupperman Index score before and after treatment, assessing menopausal-like symptoms.
before and 1 month after the treatment
Safety and Adverse Events
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
Adverse events occurring during treatment will be recorded, including gastrointestinal symptoms and any abnormalities in liver and renal function.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pregnancy Rate
Time Frame: From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation
The proportion of participants with fertility needs who achieved pregnancy during the 3-month treatment period will be recorded as an exploratory outcome.
From baseline to 3 months after treatment initiation

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Shi Yun

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
April 29, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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May 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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May 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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June 16, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 16, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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June 22, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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June 22, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 16, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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June 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2025DZMEC-598-02
  • DZMG-ZLZX-25006 (Other Grant/Funding Number: Dongzhimen Hospital，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine)
  • 90011461220907 (Other Grant/Funding Number: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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