Clinical Observation of Electroacupuncture for Peri-menopausal Depression

VernacularTitle:电针治疗围绝经期抑郁症临床观察
Author: Xiaolan SHI ; Shuai YANG ; Guoqing ZHANG ; Jinsen HE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Depression/Menopause; Electroacupuncture; Point,Guanyuan(CV4); Point,Neiguan (PC6)
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(6):533-536
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating peri-menopausal depression. Method Patients diagnosed with peri-menopausal depression were randomized into a Guanyuan (CV4) group (n=30) and a Neiguan (PC6) group (n=30). After 1-month treatment, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), modified Kupperman index, plasm ACTH and serum CORT levels were observed and compared. Result After intervention, the observed indexes were decreased to different extents, and the between-group differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture can effectively regulate the endocrine function of peri-menopausal depression patients, improve symptoms, and thus enhance the compensatory function and the quality of life, and the Guanyuan group shows a more significant effect.