Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Epidural Anesthesia01:29

Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Epidural Anesthesia

Epidural anesthetics are administered in the fat-filled epidural space, the outermost part of the spinal canal. This technique is commonly employed for pain management and anesthesia during lower abdomen and pelvis surgeries or labor and delivery.
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
Local Anesthetics: Differential Sensitivity of Nerve Fibers01:24

Local Anesthetics: Differential Sensitivity of Nerve Fibers

Local anesthetics (LAs) block the sodium channels of nerve trunks, sensory nerve endings, and neuromuscular junctions. Although LAs can block all kinds of nerves, the sensitivity of nerve fibers differs according to nerve types and structures. LAs are known to block myelinated fibers faster than unmyelinated ones. Also, they block pain or sensory neurons at low concentrations without affecting the motor neurons involved in muscle contractions. This helps relieve labor pain without affecting the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Gestational lipid profile partially mediates adverse obstetric outcomes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome: a multicentre cohort study in China.

Lipids in health and disease·2026
Same author

Contemporary utilization of ginseng among individuals with health needs: A nationwide questionnaire survey.

Journal of ginseng research·2026
Same author

Contemporary perceptions of ginseng among individuals with health needs: A nationwide questionnaire survey.

Journal of ginseng research·2026
Same author

Mechanisms of Qu's Formula 3 for Improving Endometrial Receptivity in PCOS: A Combination of Network Pharmacology and Molecular Dynamics Simulation.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same author

Investigation on the Effect of Combined Addition of CNTs and La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> on the Microstructure and Properties of W<sub>2</sub>CoB<sub>2</sub> Cermet.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Testosterone disrupts trophoblast function and immune homeostasis via PTGER4/cAMP/RAP1 and ANXA1-FPR1 signaling in PCOS-complicated preeclampsia.

Cellular signalling·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Effects of Different Connection Modes of Electroacupuncture on Electrocardiogram and Nerve Discharge in Rats
04:33

Effects of Different Connection Modes of Electroacupuncture on Electrocardiogram and Nerve Discharge in Rats

Published on: January 3, 2025

Electro-acupuncture in relieving labor pain.

Fan Qu1, Jue Zhou

  • 1Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine Harbin China.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : Ecam
|March 8, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Electro-acupuncture effectively reduces labor pain and enhances relaxation. This therapy may work by increasing beta-endorphin and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels, impacting the neuroendocrine system.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Obstetrics
  • Integrative Medicine

Background:

  • Labor pain is a significant challenge for many women.
  • Understanding the neuroendocrine mechanisms of pain relief is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate electro-acupuncture's efficacy for labor pain relief.
  • To explore electro-acupuncture's influence on the neuroendocrine system during labor.

Main Methods:

  • 36 primiparas were randomized into electro-acupuncture and control groups.
  • Pain intensity, relaxation, and peripheral blood levels of beta-endorphin (beta-EP) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The electro-acupuncture group reported significantly lower pain intensity (p = 0.018) and greater relaxation (p = 0.031).

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Effects of Different Connection Modes of Electroacupuncture on Electrocardiogram and Nerve Discharge in Rats
04:33

Effects of Different Connection Modes of Electroacupuncture on Electrocardiogram and Nerve Discharge in Rats

Published on: January 3, 2025

  • Significant differences in beta-EP and 5-HT concentrations were observed between groups at the end of the first stage of labor (p = 0.037; p = 0.030).

    • Conclusions:

    • Electro-acupuncture is an effective therapy for managing labor pain.
    • The mechanism may involve synergistic effects on the central nervous system and direct uterine impact via increased beta-EP and 5-HT release.