The Study on the Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation in Female
Dysmenorrhea
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dysmenorrhea focused on measuring Dysmenorrhea, acupuncture, TEAS
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: there are symptoms of dysmenorrhea, the duration is more than or equal to 6 months; regular menstruation, menstrual cycle 21 ~ 35 days, menstrual period 3 ~ 7 days. Exclusion Criteria: dysmenorrhea caused by abnormality and obstruction of reproductive tract; preparing for pregnancy or being pregnant; endometriosis or adenomyosis with surgical indication; taking NSAIDs within one month or receiving immunosuppressive therapy within three months; implantation of pacemaker or other implanted medical electronic devices; high frequency surgical equipment, artificial heart and lung, medical shortwave and microwave therapeutic apparatus were used; scarring or skin damage at the site of irritation; refused to sign the informed consent form.
Sites / Locations
- Peking University People's HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Women with dysmenorrhea treated with TEAS
Women with dysmenorrhea receiving medication
The transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulator applied alternating current (including sine wave, pulse wave and modulation wave) with frequency of 2 ~ 100Hz and intensity of 10-20mA to stimulate corresponding acupoints through skin electrodes. The stimulated acupoints include Hegu acupoints, Luogong acupoints, Neiguan acupoints and Waiguan acupoints.
Take NSAIDs or birth control pills every six hours during your period when you feel unbearable pain.