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[Different stimulation methods on auricular points for primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial].

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Auricular intradermal needling and auricular point sticking effectively treat primary dysmenorrhea by reducing pain and anxiety. Auricular intradermal needling showed superior results compared to auricular point sticking.

Keywords:
auricular intradermal needlingauricular point sticking therapycomfort effectprimary dysmenorrhea

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) significantly impacts women's quality of life.
  • Current treatments for PD have limitations and potential side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of auricular intradermal needling and auricular point sticking for primary dysmenorrhea.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms of these treatments.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 90 PD patients.
  • Comparison of auricular intradermal needling, auricular point sticking, and placebo groups.
  • Assessment of clinical symptoms (CMSS, VAS, SAS) and serum prostaglandin levels (PGF2α, PGE2).

Main Results:

  • Both auricular intradermal needling and auricular point sticking significantly improved PD symptoms and reduced pain and anxiety compared to placebo.
  • Auricular intradermal needling demonstrated superior efficacy over auricular point sticking.
  • Treatment modulated serum PGF2α and PGE2 levels, suggesting a mechanistic link.

Conclusions:

  • Auricular intradermal needling and auricular point sticking are effective in managing primary dysmenorrhea.
  • These therapies may exert their effects by regulating prostaglandin levels.
  • Auricular intradermal needling offers a more potent therapeutic benefit than auricular point sticking.