In reproductive age women with primary dysmenorrhea, what is the effect of changing frequency of acupuncture treatment and mode of stimulation on menstrual pain and secondary symptoms of dysmenorrhea

niversity of Western Sydney0 个研究点目标入组 74 人开始时间: 2013年4月3日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•Women with suspected or confirmed primary dysmenorrhea as defined by the following: * Age 18-45 years * History of period pain beginning before the age of 18 OR after the age of 18 with negative screening for secondary dysmenorrhea* Pain greater than or equal to 3 out of 10 on a numeric rating scale during the first three days of menses for at least two of the past 3 menstrual cycles. * Regular menstrual cycles (28 +/- 7 days) for the last three months. * Understands spoken and written English * Able to give informed consent

•* Previous diagnosis of endometriosis or secondary dysmenorrhea.
•*Abdominal Surgery in the previous 3 months
•*Injectable or implant contraceptives (Depo provera, Jadelle, Murina ) within the last 3 months
•*Oral Contraceptive usage started less than 3 months ago
•*Chronic pain conditions ( >14 days per month with pain)
•*Current mental health illness
•*Neuropathic pain secondary to surgery
•*Sterilisation

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niversity of Western Sydney