Auricular Point Acupressure Therapy: A Safe and Effective Treatment for Postsurgical Abortion Recovery

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Gynecology
• Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

• Post-abortion complications like infections and menstrual irregularities significantly affect patient quality of life.
• Conventional treatments (antibiotics, NSAIDs) manage symptoms but may not fully address recovery.
• Auricular point acupressure is a therapy involving seed application to ear acupoints to influence bodily functions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of combining auricular point acupressure with conventional treatments for post-abortion recovery.
• To assess the impact of this integrated approach on common post-abortion complications and reproductive function.

Main Methods:

• A combined treatment protocol involving auricular point acupressure and standard medical care was proposed.
• Auricular acupoints were stimulated using herbal seeds, with massage to promote circulation and hormonal balance.
• The therapy aimed to regulate autonomic nervous function and restore hormonal equilibrium.

Main Results:

• Auricular point acupressure therapy demonstrated effectiveness in improving adverse post-abortion reactions.
• The integrated approach successfully established regular menstrual cycles in patients.
• The therapy promoted the restoration of overall reproductive function post-abortion.

Conclusions:

• Combining auricular point acupressure with conventional treatments offers a safe, simple, and cost-efficient approach to post-abortion recovery.
• This method effectively alleviates discomfort, regulates menstruation, and supports reproductive health restoration.
• It presents a viable complementary therapy for healthcare professionals and self-management by patients.