Why is it not recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to treat polycystic cysts? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disease in which patients often present with symptoms such as irregular menstruation, multiple cysts, and elevated androgen levels. In recent years, TCM methods for treating PCOS have attracted much attention, but from a medical perspective, it is not recommended to use TCM to treat PCOS. This article will provide readers with a detailed explanation from the aspects of TCM treatment theory, clinical effects, side effects and evidence support. TCM treatment theory is not applicable to PCOS PCOS due to ovarian function