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Acupuncture may help Relieve Endometriosis-Associated Pain, says Clinical Trial

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Acupuncture can relieve endometriosis pain says clinical trial

Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain and discomfort. The pain can range from mild to severe and can interfere with a woman's daily activities. Unfortunately, there is no cure for endometriosis, and the current treatment options focus on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. Acupuncture has gained popularity as a complementary therapy for pain management, and recent studies have explored its potential in treating endometriosis-associated pain.

A clinical trial has found that acupuncture may be an effective and safe method of relieving endometriosis-associated pain.

Clinical Trial

The clinical trial included women between the ages of 20 and 40 who suffered from endometriosis-associated pain. The study was conducted as a multicenter, randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or fake acupuncture treatment for 12 weeks. The treatment was administered as a 30-minute session once per day, three times a week, starting one week before each expected menstruation. During the menstruation period, acupuncture was administered daily when pelvic pain associated with endometriosis occurred. After the acupuncture or fake acupuncture treatment, the participants were followed for another 12 weeks.

Results

The results of the study showed that the reduction in pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea) was significantly greater in the acupuncture group after treatment, but not at the end of the trial, compared to the fake acupuncture group. The duration of pain was also significantly shorter in the acupuncture group. However, changes in nonmenstrual pelvic pain and pain before, during, or after intercourse were not different between the groups. No severe adverse events or differences in adverse events were recorded.

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Conclusion

The trial found that acupuncture is an effective and safe method of relieving dysmenorrhea, shortening the pain duration, and improving well-being and quality of life in women with endometriosis-associated pain, although its efficacy fades after treatment is discontinued. The study provides promising results for women suffering from endometriosis-associated pain, and acupuncture may be a valuable option for treating this condition.

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