A randomized pilot study of acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea

Gurkan Kiran; Yakup Gumusalan; Ekerbiçer, Hasan Çetin; Hakan Kiran; Ayhan Coskun; Deniz C. Arikan

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A randomized pilot study of acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea

Gurkan Kiran; Yakup Gumusalan; Ekerbiçer, Hasan Çetin; Hakan Kiran; Ayhan Coskun; Deniz C. Arikan

URI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.02.016
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12619/66591

Date: 2013

Abstract:

Conclusion: Acupuncture was as effective as NSAID therapy for patients with primary dysmenorrhea. Since this was a pilot study with a small sample size and short follow-up period, larger studies are needed to clarify the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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