Acupuncture is effective for relieving period pain
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The findings of a new study have shown that the intensity and duration of period pain can be reduced by up to 50 per cent by administering manual acupuncture.
By Maria Cohut
Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, is a condition affecting up to 95 per cent of menstruating women, according to a report published in the journal Human Reproduction Update.
Dysmenorrhea is classified into two types: primary, wherein no known health conditions can account for the painful cramps, and secondary, during which the pain occurs as a result of a diagnosed disorder, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
A new study led by Australian researchers tests the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments in relieving period pain.
The study was conducted by Dr Mike Armour, of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) at Western Sydney University in Australia, and his colleagues from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Auckland, also in Australia. Their findings were publ...
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