Clinical Study on Moxibustion for Perimenopausal Syndrome

VernacularTitle:灸法治疗围绝经期综合征的临床研究
Author: Lu ZHOU ; Qirong LI ; Wei MAI ; Lihua ZHAO ; Hongxia YAN ; Liying TANG ; Huimin HUANG ; Dan LUO ; Yayan LI ; Liangyu WEI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Moxibustion; Perimenopausal syndrome; Hamilton Anxiety Scale; Self-rating Depression Scale
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(7):836-838
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion in treating perimenopausal syndrome (PMS).Method Totally 108 PMS patients of yang deficiency or yin deficiency constitution were randomized into a treatment group of 56 cases and a control group of 52 cases. The treatment group was intervened by moxibustion, while the control group was by medication. The modified Kupperman Index (KI), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were observed before and after treatment for comparison.Result The KI score, HAMA score, SCL-90 total score, and SDS score were significantly changed in both groups after intervention (P<0.01,P<0.05). After treatment, the KI score, HAMA score, SCL-90 total score, and SDS score in the treatment group were significantly different from that in the control group (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Moxibustion is effective in treating PMS, and it can improve the anxiety and depression symptoms of the patients.