Clinical Observation of Acupuncture plus Medication for Perimenopausal Syndrome
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.04.0320
- VernacularTitle:针药并用治疗围绝经期综合征临床观察
- Author:
Huifang CONG
;
Xumeng GU
;
Wenpeng WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Perimenopausal syndrome;
Climacteric syndrome;
Acupuncture;
Chinese medicine therapy;
Acupuncture medication combined;
Modified Kupperman index
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(4):320-322
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo compare the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture plus medication versus using Chinese medication or acupuncture alone in treating perimenopausal syndrome.MethodNinety patients with perimenopausal syndrome were randomized into 3 groups, 30 in each group, to respectively receive acupuncture plus Chinese medication, Chinese medication alone, and acupuncture alone, totally for 3 months. Modified Kupperman index was adopted to evaluate therapeutic efficacy.ResultAfter intervention, the Kupperman scores decreased significantly in all three groups (P<0.01). The Kupperman score of the acupuncture-medication group was markedly superior to that ofthe medication group and acupuncture group (P<0.05).Conclusion Combination of acupuncture and medication can significantly improve the symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome, and is valuablein clinic.
