[Randomized controlled study on superficial needling for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea].
OBJECTIVE
To observe clinical therapeutic effect of superficial needling at distal and proximal acupoints on primary dysmenorrhea (PD).


METHODS
One hundred and twenty cases of PD were randomly divided into a treatment group (n =60) and a control group (n = 60). The treatment group were treated with superficial needling at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and the control group with oral administration of indometacin entric-coater tablets.


RESULTS
Of the 120 cases, 116 cases completed the investigation. The total effective rate was 93. 3% in the treatment group and 75. 0% in the control group. The comprehensive therapeutic effect and the cured rate in the treatment group were significantly better than that in the control group (P<0. 001), with a more rapid effect and lasting a longer time than the control group.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinical therapeutic effect of superficial needling at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) on primary dysmenorrhea is better than that of oral administration of indometacin entric-coater tablets.
Zhi
Liang-xi
LX
Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat Hospital of Jiaozuo Coal Corporation, Henan 454000, China. lxzh1988@126.com
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000328:Adult; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013608:Tablets, Enteric-Coated
D013608:Tablets, Enteric-Coated; D007213:Indomethacin