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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38524269/acupuncture-for-pain-and-pain-related-disability-in-deep-infiltrating-endometriosis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Giulia Chiarle, Gianni Allais, Silvia Sinigaglia, Gisella Airola, Sara Rolando, Fabiola Bergandi, Salvatore Micalef, Chiara Benedetto
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in relieving symptoms (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain and dyschezia) intensity, improving functional disability, reducing the number of days per months of dysmenorrhea, the frequency and the efficacy of analgesic use in deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). The safety profile was also evaluated. METHODS: The study sample was 34 patients with DIE; for 2 months (T-2, T-1) the women recorded diary notes on the numbers of days of menstruation, the presence, intensity, and disability related to dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, and dyschezia...
2024: Front Pain Res (Lausanne)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38380169/auricular-acupuncture-prior-to-menstruation-can-reduce-primary-dysmenorrhea-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dieu-Thuong Thi Trinh, An Hoa Tran, Quy Thi Nguyen, Minh-Man Pham Bui, Nguyen Lam Vuong
OBJECTIVE: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that impacts quality of life significantly. Auricular therapies have shown promise for treating primary dysmenorrhea, but there is a lack of evidence specifically for auricular acupuncture (AA). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AA for managing primary dysmenorrhea. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was conducted on 90 females with primary dysmenorrhea: an AA group; n  = 45) and a sham-AA (SA) group; n  = 45...
February 1, 2024: Medical Acupuncture
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38364185/head-to-head-comparison-of-electroacupuncture-and-laser-acupuncture-effects-on-autonomic-regulation-and-clinical-effects-in-dysmenorrhea-a-randomized-crossover-clinical-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tsai-Ju Chien, Yi-Shuo Huang, Li-Lan Liao, Chi-Chang Chu, Juo-Hsiang Pai
Introduction: Electroacupuncture (EA) has been applied in dysmenorrhea and has shown good efficacy. The mechanisms of EA are associated with autonomic nervous system adjustments and neuroendocrine regulation. Laser acupuncture (LA), however, has been widely investigated for its noninvasiveness. However, it remains uncertain whether LA is as effective as EA. This study aimed to compare EA and LA head to head in dysmenorrhea. Methods: A crossover, randomized clinical trial was conducted. EA or LA was applied to selected acupuncture points...
February 16, 2024: J Integr Complement Med
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38239137/acupoint-application-therapy-alleviates-pain-by-regulating-immune-function-through-inhibiting-tlr4-myd88-nf-%C3%AE%C2%BAb-p65-signaling-in-a-primary-dysmenorrhea-rat-model
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lin Wang, Tie Li, Wen-Xuan Cao, Jin-Ying Zhao, Xiao-Hong Xu, Jia-Peng Chai, Jia-Xun Zhang, Jia Liu, Fu-Chun Wang
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of graphene-based warm uterus acupoint paste on uterine Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88)/nuclear transcription factor-kappa B p65 (NF-κB p65) signaling pathway and Th1/Th2 immune balance in primary dysmenorrhea ( PD ) model rats, so as to reveal its immunological mechanisms of relieving dysmenorrhea. METHODS: Thirty SD female rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:normal group, model group and acupoint paste group, with 10 rats in each group...
January 25, 2024: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, Acupuncture Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38213252/clinical-observation-on-90-cases-of-primary-dysmenorrhea-treated-by-buccal-acupuncture-therapy-a-randomized-controlled-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yang Yi, Y E Huijun, Zheng Huiling, Jin Lihua
OBJECTIVE: To explore the short-term and long-term efficacy of buccal acupuncture therapy in the treatment of patients with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). METHODS: A total of 90 patients with PD who were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2020 to December 2021 were included in this study and randomly divided into three groups, including the observation group, the control group, and the placebo group, with 30 patients in each group...
February 2024: Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38146250/comparison-of-the-efficacy-of-different-frequency-electroacupuncture-in-the-treatment-of-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-patients-with-abdominal-obesity
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Ling-Yu Shen, Xiao-Fei Fu, Qin Zeng, Xue-Wen Mao, Qiu-Yang Hong, Xiao-Jing Liu, Huan-Qin Li, Hui Hu
OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of 2 Hz continuous wave and 2 Hz/100 Hz dilatational wave setting in electroacupuncture(EA) on ovulation frequency, hormone levels, body fat parameters, quality of life and depression-anxiety level in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients with abdominal obesity. METHODS: PCOS patients with abdominal obesity were randomly divided into low-frequency group ( n =29) and dilatational wave group ( n =29). Patients in both groups were treated with "Tongtiaodaimai" (regulating Dai Meridian) acupuncture therapy, and EA was applied to bilateral Daimai (GB26), Tianshu (ST25), Shenshu (BL23) and Ciliao (BL32)...
December 25, 2023: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, Acupuncture Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38146249/mechanisms-of-acupuncture-for-primary-dysmenorrhea-based-on-pi3k-akt-mtor-signaling-pathway-in-rats
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Si-An Pan, Yu Liu, Shao-Hua Wang, Xiao Xue, Han-Yu Yuan, Juan Li, Zeng-Hui Yue
OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) on phosphatidylinositol-3-kinases(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR) signaling pathway of uterus tissue in rats with primary dysmenorrhea(PDM), so as to investigate its mechanisms underlying improvement of PDM. METHODS: Thirty healthy non-pregnant female SD rats were randomly divided into blank, model and EA groups, with 10 rats in each group. The PDM model was established by subcutaneous injection of estradiol diphenhydrate combined with intraperitoneal injection of oxytocin...
December 25, 2023: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, Acupuncture Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38115310/acupuncture-for-abdominal-wall-endometriosis-a-case-report
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xiufan Du, Jiahao Tang, Lixia Zhang, Wei Yi
INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis refers to a series of symptoms caused by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. In extrapelvic endometriosis, abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is very common. Acupuncture therapy has been widely used as an alternative therapy to treat multiple diseases, such as sequelae of stroke, pain, and facial paralysis. To our knowledge, case reports of acupuncture for the treatment of AWE has not been reported. We report a case of acupuncture in the treatment of abdominal endometriosis...
December 15, 2023: Medicine (Baltimore)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38077479/a-study-on-the-regularity-of-acupoint-match-based-on-association-rules-with-sp6-as-the-main-acupoint-and-its-clinical-application
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Weilu Cheng, Lili Zhang, Biwei Chen, Xin Tian, Yaqi Yao, Zezhou Zhang, Shaozong Chen
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore formula patterns and application rules for SP6 as the main acupoint in prescriptions, utilizing association rules. METHODS: We conducted an extensive search in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (CDDB), China Science and Technology Journal Database (CSTJ), PubMed and Web of Science databases for literature published between January 2013 and June 2023, focusing on acupuncture prescriptions with SP6 as the main acupoint for various diseases...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37987960/use-of-evidence-based-research-approach-in-rcts-of-acupuncture-related-therapies-for-primary-dysmenorrhea-a-meta-research
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xiao-Yi Hu, Zi-Yu Tian, Huan Chen, Xiang-Yu Hu, Tian-Yu Ming, Hao-Xuan Peng, Rui-Min Jiao, Lan-Jun Shi, Wen-Cui Xiu, Ji-Wei Yang, Wei-Juan Gang, Xiang-Hong Jing
OBJECTIVE: To assess the use of evidence-based research (EBR) approach in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture-related therapies for primary dysmenorrhea (PD). METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, Chinese Biomedical Database, and China Science and Technology Journal Database were searched from January 2013 to December 2022 for RCTs of acupuncture on PD. The full text and references of each RCT were read to assess whether systematic reviews (SRs) or other types of studies with similar research questions and end-users' perspectives were cited to justify and design the trial...
November 21, 2023: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37915863/knowledge-mapping-of-primary-dysmenorrhea-hotspots-knowledge-structure-and-theme-trends
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Cong Wang, Lidan Liu, Xue Bai
PURPOSE: The global incidence of primary dysmenorrhea is continuously increasing, and understanding its research trends is crucial for effective pain management and women's health. Therefore, this study aims to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of primary dysmenorrhea research to identify hotspots, explore emerging trends, and provide valuable insights for future research endeavors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All of the relevant studies on primary dysmenorrhea in the Web of Science™ Core Collection database were searched for bibliometric analysis...
2023: Journal of Pain Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37816484/acupuncture-s-long-term-impact-on-depression-prevention-in-primary-dysmenorrhea-a-19-year-follow-up-of-a-taiwan-cohort-with-neuroimmune-insights
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chung-Chih Liao, Cheng-Li Lin, Fuu-Jen Tsai, Chi-Hsien Chien, Jung-Miao Li
BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common gynecological condition causing depression. Acupuncture is an effective option for PD management but its effects on PD-associated depression remain unclear. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study involving 35,099 propensity score-matched pairs of acupuncture users and non-users with PD was conducted using data from Taiwan's Longitudinal Generation Tracking Database 2000. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate depression risk, and bioinformatics analyses were performed to uncover underlying molecular mechanisms...
January 1, 2024: Journal of Affective Disorders
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37697880/-the-skin-surface-microcirculation-of-conception-vessel-governor-vessel-and-thoroughfare-vessel-in-patients-with-primary-dysmenorrhea
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Miao Lin, Ming-Jian Zhang, Xi-Sheng Fan, Xi-Fen Zhang, Jin Liu, Guang-Tong Lu, Hao Chen, Guang Zuo, Jun Liu, Jun-Cha Zhang, Yan-Fen She
OBJECTIVE: To observe the skin surface microcirculation of acupoints of conception vessel, governor vessel and thoroughfare vessel in patients with primary dysmenorrhea using laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI), and provide acupoint selection basis of acupuncture-moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS: Ninety-nine healthy female college students with regular menstrual cycles (normal group) and 94 female college students with primary dysmenorrhea (dysmenorrhea group) were recruited...
September 12, 2023: Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37644997/management-of-a-patient-with-premenstrual-syndrome-using-acupuncture-supplements-and-meditation-a-case-report
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Brett R Martin, Jade Woodruff
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report was to describe a multimodal approach for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). CLINICAL FEATURES: A 36-year-old nulliparous woman presented to a free clinic for veterans and their spouses. She received a PMS diagnosis at age 18. She was previously prescribed hormonal birth control and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which minimally affected her condition. She stopped using conventional medicine therapies at age 27...
September 2023: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37620224/placebo-response-of-sham-acupuncture-in-patients-with-primary-dysmenorrhea-a-meta-analysis
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REVIEW
Chong-Yang Sun, Zhi-Yi Xiong, Cheng-Yi Sun, Pei-Hong Ma, Xiao-Yu Liu, Chi-Yun Sun, Ze-Yin Xin, Bao-Yan Liu, Cun-Zhi Liu, S Y Yan
BACKGROUND: The placebo response of sham acupuncture in patients with primary dysmenorrhea is a substantial factor associated with analgesia. However, the magnitude of the placebo response is unclear. OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis assessed the effects of sham acupuncture in patients with primary dysmenorrhea and the factors contributing to these effects. SEARCH STRATEGY: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were searched from inception up to August 20, 2022...
August 11, 2023: Journal of Integrative Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37518963/-regularity-of-meridian-acupoint-reactions-of-foot-three-yin-meridians-in-primary-dysmenorrhea-and-secondary-dysmenorrhea-patients
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Guan-Qun Wang, Sha-Sha Yi, Xu Meng, Xue-Si Hou, Yi-Ni Sun, Wei-Mei Zeng, Mei-Hong Wang, Ji-Ping Zhao
OBJECTIVE: To observe the meridian-acupoint reactions of foot three yin meridians in primary dysmenorrhea(PD) and secondary dysmenorrhea(SD) patients, so as to summarize the rules of meridian-acupoint reaction and acupoints selection. METHODS: Thirty-five patients with PD (PD group), 34 patients with SD (SD group) and 35 healthy subjects (healthy group) were recruited. The compression method was used to examine the lower leg segment of the foot three yin meridians...
July 25, 2023: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, Acupuncture Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37453585/acupuncture-and-moxibustion-for-endometriosis-a-systematic-review-and-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yongxia Wang, Meaghan E Coyle, Miaowen Hong, Siya He, Anthony L Zhang, Xinfeng Guo, Chuanjian Lu, Charlie C L Xue, Xuefang Liang
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effect of acupuncture on symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with endometriosis. METHODS: Nine biomedical databases were searched to April 2022 to identify randomized controlled trials of acupuncture and/or moxibustion used alone or as adjunct to guideline-recommended pharmacotherapy for the treatment of endometriosis. One reviewer extracted data and another verified the data. A random effects model was used to calculate mean differences...
September 2023: Complementary Therapies in Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37337608/skin-temperature-of-acupoints-in-health-and-primary-dysmenorrhea-patients-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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REVIEW
Xuesong Wang, Guang Zuo, Jun Liu, Juncha Zhang, Xuliang Shi, Xisheng Fan, Xuxin Li, Yuanbo Gao, Hao Chen, Cun-Zhi Liu, Yanfen She
OBJECTIVE: Dysmenorrhea is a common clinical condition and some studies shown that the skin temperature of some acupoints changes in primary dysmenorrhea (PD) patients. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in skin temperature at specific acupoints in PD patients and healthy subjects. METHODS: The literature for assessing skin temperature at acupoints in PD patients and healthy subjects was searched in eight databases. The literatures obtained from the search was independently screened by two authors, and the quality of the included articles was evaluated using the consensus checklist of the Thermographic Imaging in Sports and Exercise Medicine (TISEM) and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) scale...
2023: Journal of Pain Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37247860/-effects-of-electroacupuncture-on-n-methyl-d-aspartate-receptor-and-mitogen-activated-protein-kinase-in-spinal-cord-of-rats-with-primary-dysmenorrhea
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Han-Yu Yuan, Juan Li, Shao-Hua Wang, Xiao Xue, Si-An Pan, Yu Liu, Zeng-Hui Yue
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the expression levels of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2, p38 mitogen activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) in the spinal cord of rats with primary dysmenoramia (PDM), so as to explore the underlying mechanism of EA treating PDM. METHODS: Thirty female SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group and EA group, with 10 rats in each group...
May 25, 2023: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, Acupuncture Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37235569/electroacupuncture-treatment-of-primary-dysmenorrhea-a-randomized-participant-blinded-sham-controlled-clinical-trial-protocol
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xiao Xue, Xin Liu, Sian Pan, Juan Li, Shaohua Wang, Hanyu Yuan, Yu Liu, Zenghui Yue
BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea in women is a common and serious public health problem with psychological and physical effects. Painkillers have adverse effects, such as tolerance, addiction, irritation of the digestive tract, and liver and kidney damage. Electroacupuncture has been used as alternative therapy, although with no (non-anecdotal) evidence of effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea...
2023: PloS One
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