Acupuncture point injection treatment for painful and irregular periods

2016-02-07 14:45:11

A recent study attempted to determine if injections of Vitamin K3 in acupuncture point sites helped with primary dysmenorrhea when compared with 2 other injection treatments (1). Chinese women aged 14-25 with severe dysmenorrhea (or painful periods) for at least 6 months not relieved by other treatments were included. Patients were randomized for the trial. Patients in each group received 3 injections at a single treatment visit. The results showed that the pain relief occurred in all 3 groups. Menstrual distress and the use of analgesics were diminished for 6 months post-treatment. The authors conclude that acupuncture point injection of vitamin K3 relieves menstrual pain rapidly and is a useful treatment in clinical settings.