Articles: dysmenorrhea-therapy.
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Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the common gynecological diseases, the incidence of PD is on the rise and young women are more likely to have it, which seriously affects women's physical, mental health and work life. Intradermal acupuncture is effective in treating PD. However, due to the lack of evidence, there is no specific method or suggestion, so it is necessary to carry out systematic evaluation on intradermal acupuncture and provide effective evidence for further research. ⋯ The systematic review of this study will summarize the currently published evidence of intradermal acupuncture therapy for primary dysmenorrhea to further guide its promotion and application.
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Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), also called functional dysmenorrhea, refers to a woman's menstrual period in genital no organic disease, abdominal pain, under the belly and other discomfort for the characteristics of disease of department of gynecology. Acupuncture and moxibustion have been accepted as treatment options for PD. So far, there are so many therapies for PD and their efficacy has been assessed by several systematic reviews. Therefore, this study aims at evaluating the effectiveness which acupuncture and moxibustion technique is more effective for primary dysmenorrhea. ⋯ INPLASY2020500106.
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Meta Analysis
Effects of herb-partitioned moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a cyclic cramp in pelvic which affects the quality of life. Herb-partitioned moxibustion (HPM), a critical component of moxibustion therapy in traditional Chinese medicine, has been used to treat PD. However, there is still a lack of high-quality evidence to support the effectiveness and safety of HPM on patients with PD. The object of this work is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HPM in the management of PD. ⋯ The conclusion of our systematic review will give more convincing evidence to assist clinicians during the decision-making process when dealing with PD.
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth · Feb 2020
International ResearchKit App for Women with Menstrual Pain: Development, Access, and Engagement.
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition in women of reproductive age. A previous app-based study undertaken by our group demonstrated that a smartphone app supporting self-acupressure introduced by a health care professional can reduce menstrual pain. ⋯ Conducting an innovative app study requires multidisciplinary effort. Easy access and engagement with such an app can be achieved by recruitment via the App Store. Future research is needed to investigate the determinants of user engagement, optimal BCT application, and potential clinical and self-care scenarios for app use.