A study of electroacupuncture treatment in patients of primary dysmenorrhea

Autor:	Naushi Mujeeb, Ezmat Jalil, Berendra Yadava, Usha Singhal
Rok vydání:	2016
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Visual analogue scale Electroacupuncture medicine.medical_treatment Psychological distress Sitting Acupuncture Physical therapy Medicine In patient business Adverse effect After treatment
Zdroj:	Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology. 3:464
ISSN:	2394-2126 2394-2118
DOI:	10.5958/2394-2126.2016.00106.7
Popis:	Background: Dysmenorrhea is a very common problem in females which causes considerable physical as well as psychological distress to them. Pharmacological treatments available for dysmenorrhea are often not effective or associated with adverse effects. Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative free from side effects. Aims and Objective: the purpose of this study was to determine whether acupuncture is effective in reducing intensity and duration of pain in patients of primary dysmenorrhea. Material and Methods: Hundred patients of primary dysmenorrhea between the age group of 14-45 years were taken for the study. Pain was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before treatment, after each sitting and after completion of treatment as well as after 3 months follow up. Data was analyzed using a standard statistical test. Results: Significant reduction in pain intensity was seen after treatment (p
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