Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the immediate analgesic effect of acupuncture at Shíqīzhuī (▪) etc. for primary dysmenorrhea (PD). MethodsNinety-three cases of PD were selected, who were given acupuncture at Shíqīzhuī, Dìjī (▪ SP 8), Sānyīnjiāo (▪ SP 6) and Cìliáo (▪ BL 32) for 30 min. The score of visual analogue scale (VAS) was observed at immediate time before treatment, and 5, 10, 20 and 30 min after needle insertion, as well as 30, 60 and 120 min after needle withdrawal. ResultsCompared with immediate time before treatment, there were significant differences of the VAS score in the PD patients from 5 min after needle insertion to 120 min after needle withdrawal (all P < 0.01). The acupuncture analgesic effect had appeared since 5 min after needle insertion, and as time went by it gradually increased until 120 min after needle withdrawal. ConclusionAcupuncture at Shíqīzhuī, etc. for primary dysmenorrhea has obviously immediate analgesic effect, which has important clinical significance.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
