Clinical Observation on Acupuncture for Perimenopausal Depression
10.1007/s11726-009-0200-y
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Acupuncture for Perimenopausal Depression
- Author:
Qing ZHOU
;
Jianxiong WANG
;
Xuejun CUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Perimenopause;
Depression
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2009;7(4):200-202
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture for perimenopausal depression. Methods: Ninety cases were randomly allocated into treatment group (n=60) and control group (n=30) according to the visit sequence. Patients in the treatment group were treated with acupuncture, once daily, and 10 times constituted one treatment course. Patients in the control group took Premarin tablet and medroxyprogesterone acetate for 3 cycles of menses.Results: The total effective rate was 95.0% in the treatment group, and 87.7% in the control group (P<0.05). The HAMD scores were decreased in both groups, and it was lower in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion: Acupuncture has good effects on perimenopausal depression.
