Acupuncture to Treat Primary Dysmenorrhea in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

We examined the effectiveness of acupuncture to reduce the severity and intensity of primary dysmenorrhea. A randomized controlled trial compared acupuncture with control acupuncture using a placebo needle. Eligible women were aged 14–25 years with a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea. Women received...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Caroline A. Smith, Caroline A. Crowther, Oswald Petrucco, Justin Beilby, Hannah Dent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep239