Endometriosis is a very painful disease and any non-narcotic treatment plan is worth looking into. Take a look at this article.
Researchers find that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are effective for the relief of endometriosis pain. Acupuncture is shown at ST25 and CV6.
Local Abdominal Acupuncture
The total effective rate for auricular acupuncture was over 90%. The total effective rate for Chinese herbal medicine was 60%. A closer look revealed that the effective rate for mild to moderate dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis for both auricular acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine was similar. However, auricular acupuncture showed greater efficacy for the relief of severe dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis.
A total of 24 studies were reviewed for this investigation. One of the studies met all of the inclusion criteria and was the basis for the research conclusions. The study inclusion criteria ensured that only credible research meeting the toughest standards underwent evaluation. The study had to be a randomized, blinded controlled trial of women that are of reproductive age. Additionally, a laparoscopy was required to confirm the diagnosis of endometriosis.
The study reviewed by the researchers meeting all inclusion criteria consisted of 67 patients. Based on the positive clinical outcomes reviewed, the researchers suggest that additional studies are appropriate to investigate the efficaciousness of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis related pain.
In related findings, Dr. L.C. Giudice, MD, PhD cited acupuncture as effective for the treatment of endometriosis related pain in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Dr. Giudice cited another randomized, sham-controlled trial of women suffering from endometriosis pain. The study concluded that acupuncture definitively and significantly reduces endometriosis related pain.
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http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1225-acupunctureendometriosispainst25cv6
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