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KMID : 0644120220350040161
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2022 Volume.35 No. 4 p.161 ~ p.173
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Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Dose in Primary Dysmenorrhea : A Randomized Controlled Trials
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Hur Da-Hee
Kang So-Hyeon
Kwon Han-Seul
Ahn Ha-Young
Baek Hyung-Chan
Kim Hyeong-Jun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in patients with primary menstrual difficulties taking NSAIDs.
Methods: 30 women with primary menstrual difficulties with NSAIDs were assigned to treatment groups (n=15) and control groups (n=15). On their first visit, both groups were provided with a menstrual diary and were required to record the intensity of pain and the dosage of painkillers during each menstrual cycle. The treatment group received two acupuncture treatments per cycle during two cycles, and the control group did not receive acupuncture. Pain strength during menstruation was evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the total number of painkillers taken during menstruation and the average number of painkillers taken during a single dose was measured.
Results: The treatment group had significant pain relief compared to the pre-test group and significant differences from the control group. In addition, there was a significant difference between the treatment group and the control group in the frequency of taking painkillers during the menstrual period and the dose in the test group was significantly lower than before treatment.
Conclusions: This clinical trial showed that this acupuncture can help alleviate primary menstruation and reduce the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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KEYWORD
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Menstrual Pain, Ear Acupuncture, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
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