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Abstract

GRIFFITHS, Southern Cross University, Australia reported on a case of dysmenorrhoea successfully treated with traditional Chinese medicine, involving acupuncture and herbal therapy.

Background

Methodology

A woman with dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) received acupuncture treatment 1 week before the onset of her period, for three menstrual cycles, and a Chinese herbal medicine for 6 months.

Results

During the 6-month treatment period, the woman’s overall health improved dramatically to the point were she was completely pain free. This had a significant effect on her lifestyle such that she felt confident enough to go on a foreign holiday, which she would not have contemplated previously. Follow-up in the intervening period since treatment has revealed that the woman has not needed to seek any further treatment.

Conclusion

In this single case report, a programme of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine was extremely effective in treating dysmenorrhoea.

References

Griffiths V. Traditional Chinese medicine: a case of dysmenorrhoea. The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing 7 (1): 42-3. April 2000.

Comment

There is huge scope for the application of complementary treatment modalities to the myriad problems affecting women of all age groups, as illustrated by the above research results.