Efficacy observation on acupuncture-moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) for primary dysmenorrhea due to cold-dampness

Abstract

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) for primary dysmenorrhea (PD) due to cold-dampness.

Methods

A total of 58 cases with PD due to cold-dampness were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=29) and a control group (n=29). Patients in the observation group were treated with acupuncture and suspended moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32), whereas patients in the control group were treated with routine acupuncture alone. After three courses of treatment, the clinical efficacy was evaluated and compared between the two groups.

Results

After treatment, the symptom scores were significantly reduced in both groups (P<0.05), but there were no significant between-group differences in clinical efficacy and symptom scores (P>0.05).

Conclusion

With fewer points and less pain, acupuncture-moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) can obtain similar effect as routine acupuncture therapy for PD due to cold-dampness.

摘要

目的

观察针刺配合艾灸次髎穴对寒湿凝滞型原发性痛经(primary dysmenorrhea, PD)的临床疗效。

方法

将58 例寒湿凝滞型PD 患者随机分为观察组和对照组, 每组29 例, 观察组采用针刺加悬灸次髎穴, 对照组仅用常规针刺。两组均治疗3 个疗程后评价疗效。

结果

治疗后, 两组症状评分均较治疗前降低, 差异有统计学意义(P<0.05); 两组在临床疗效和症状评分上均无显著差异(P>0.05)。

结论

针灸次髎穴对寒湿凝滞型PD疗效显著, 与常规针刺治疗的疗效无明显差异, 但具有取穴少, 患者痛苦小的优点。