Primary Dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
Acupressure Group:According to empirical acupoint selection and relevant literature (Wang et al., 2023
Selçuk et al., 2021), the primary acupoints selected for massage included Sanyinjiao (SP6), Taichong (LR3), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36), Hegu (LI4), and Zigong (EX-CA1). Trained research instructors
Moxibustion Group:Based on established acupoint selection principles derived from literature and clinical experience (Nie et al., 2021
Liu et al., 2020), the primary acupoints selected for moxibustion included Guanyuan (CV4), Shenque (RN8), Qihai (CV6), and Sanyinjiao (SP6). Refined moxa sticks were used for the intervention. Partici
Sponsors
Wendeng Orthopedic Hospital of Shandong Province
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Unmarried women aged 18-25 who meet the diagnostic criteria for primary dysmenorrhea (Chinese Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women, 2024); 2) VAS scores for menstrual pain in the past 3 months are all =4 (moderate or severe pain); 3) Basically regular menstrual cycle (21-35 days); 4) Willing to participate and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Confirmed by gynecological examination or B-ultrasound to have pelvic organic diseases (such as endometriosis, adenomyosis of the uterus, etc.); 2) Combined with severe systemic diseases such as heart, liver, kidney or mental diseases; 3) Those with skin damage, infection in the local area to be massaged, or allergic to mugwort smoke; 4) Those who have received continuous hormone drugs or regular analgesic treatment in the past 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| dysmenorrhea symptoms;quality of life;Emotional State; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChang Jun Ju
Wendeng Orthopedic Hospital of Shandong Province
Outcome results
None listed