Observation on therapeutic effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on premenstrual syndrome.
- Author:
Xiang-yang LIU
1
;
Ning HAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; methods; Adolescent; Adult; Catgut; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrome; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(4):265-266
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare clinical therapeutic effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy and medicine on premenstrual syndrome, so as to search for the best method for this disease.
METHODSEighty-eight cases were randomly divided into a catgut embedding group and a medication group. The catgut embedding group were treated with main points, Neiguan (PC 6), Sanyinjiso (SP 6), Danzhong (CV 17), Guanyuan (CV 4), Taichong (LR 3), and aduvant points, Back-shu, and the medicine group with oral administration of fluoxetine. After treatment of 3 months, their therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe therapeutic effect of the catgut embedding group was better than that of the medication group with a very statistically significant difference (P < 0.005).
CONCLUSIONAcupoint catgut embedding is a better therapy for premenstrual syndrome.