Clinical Study on the Real-time Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6)Versus Multiple Points for Primary Dysmenorrhea

VernacularTitle:针刺三阴交单穴及多穴对原发性痛经即刻镇痛效应临床观察
Author: Mingsheng SUN ; Zhe XUE ; Yanpu YU ; Yuxia MA
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Point,Sanyinjiao (SP 6); Point,Guanyuan (CV 4); Dysmenorrhea; Acupuncture analgesia
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(12):1151-1153
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo compare the real-time analgesic effects between two different groups of acupoints in treating primary dysmenorrhea, for providing objective evidences for optimizing the treatment protocol for primary dysmenorrhea.MethodSixty eligible patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomized into 3 groups: group A received acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6), group B received acupuncture at Sanyinjiao and Guanyuan (CV4), and group C as a blank control group, 20 cases in each group. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was observed prior to the acupuncture treatment, after the insertion of the needles, and after removal of the needles in the three groups.ResultThe VAS scores changed significantly in group A and B after intervention (P<0.05); there was no significant difference in comparing the VAS score between group A and B after intervention (P>0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao alone and acupuncture at Sanyinjiao and Guanyuan both can produce analgesic effect at the attackof primary dysmenorrhea. However, for optimizing the treatment protocol, selecting Sanyinjiao alone will be enough.