[Acupuncture in breast diseases. How, when and why]

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Gynecology
• Pain Management

Context:

• Mastodynia affects numerous female patients.
• Conventional treatments include anti-inflammatories and polyvitaminics.
• Evaluating alternative therapies is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose:

• To assess the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture for mastodynia.
• To compare acupuncture's success rate against traditional treatments.
• To investigate acupuncture's effect on vascular congestion in mastodynia.

Summary:

• Acupuncture achieved over 95% success in treating 43 female patients with mastodynia.
• Telethermography was used to evaluate mastosic vascular congestion.
• Acupuncture showed superior results compared to anti-inflammatory and polyvitamin treatments.

Impact:

• Acupuncture offers a highly effective, patient-appreciated treatment for mastodynia.
• Results support acupuncture as a primary or adjunctive therapy for breast pain.
• Emphasizes the importance of diagnostic evaluation prior to initiating mastalgia therapy.