Abstract Background Acupuncture is widely used for infertile women without undergoing assisted reproductive techniques (ART) in China but its effect is unclear. We aim to assess whether acupuncture and its combined therapy exert a positive influence on the outcome of female fertility. Methods We searched 6 databases, including Medline, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the China...Weiterlesen

Acupuncture reduces the time to discharge following anaesthesia and gynaecological laparoscopy, reports a research team based in Switzerland and Germany. A randomised trial involving 75 women evaluated the effects of acupuncture combined with a standardised anaesthetic regimen compared to either acupressure, or standard anaesthesia alone. At the time of the pre-anaesthetic visit, 12–24 hours prior to surgery, patients in the intervention groups received a standardised treatment...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy of a standardised brief acupuncture approach for women with moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms. Design Randomised and controlled, with 1:1 allocation to the intervention group or the control group. The assessor and the statistician were blinded. Setting Nine Danish primary care practices. Participants 70 women with moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms and nine general practitioners with accredited education in acupuncture. Intervention The acupuncture...Weiterlesen

Eine Kurzakupunktur hat in einer pragmatischen randomisierten klimakterische Beschwerden gelindert. Die meisten Frauen Anfang 50 leiden über mehrere Jahre unter Wechseljahres­beschwerden, die die Lebensqualität beeinträchtigen können. Seit bekannt ist, dass die Hormontherapie – über viele Jahre die bevorzugte Behandlung – das Risiko auf Brustkrebs und Thromboembolien erhöht, suchen viele Betroffene nach Alternativen. Dazu gehört auch die chinesische Heilmethode der Akupunktur, die mittlerweile in europäischen Varianten...Weiterlesen

Acupuncture applied at term may be effective in reducing the rate of labour induction performed for post-dates pregnancy, according to Italian researchers. Three-hundred and seventy five women at 40 weeks gestation received either acupuncture or routine care. Acupuncture (Hegu L.I.-4, Sanyinjiao SP-6, Zusanli ST-36, Taichong LIV-3, Zhiyin BL-67, Jianjing GB-21, Fengshi GB-31) was applied every other day from 40 weeks plus two days up to...Weiterlesen

Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess pain-management using auricular acupuncture as an adjunct to ibuprofen and paracervical block during first trimester uterine aspiration, and to assess auricular acupuncture’s effect on anxiety. STUDY DESIGN: This randomized, double-blinded, three-arm trial enrolled women undergoing uterine aspiration for spontaneous or induced abortion. Study participants were randomized 1:1:1 to receive auricular acupuncture, placebo, or usual care alone. Participants in all groups received...Weiterlesen

Original Titel: Effectiveness of Laser Acupoints on Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial DGP – Die Studie zeigte einen Effekt der Laserakupunktur auf Hormone und Insulinresistenz. Begleitet wurde die Laserakupunkturtherapie durch Ernährung- und Bewegungstipps. Für aussagekräftigere Ergebnisse müssen allerdings Studien mit mehr Teilnehmerinnen durchgeführt werden. Die Akupunktur soll die Lebensenergie, die den Körper durchfließt, wieder ordnen, da ein gestörter Fluss zu Krankheiten führt. Eine Studie aus Ägypten untersuchte...Weiterlesen

Original Titel: Effects of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Die traditionelle chinesische Medizin (TCM) umfasst chinesische Arzneimitteltherapie, Akupunktur, Massagen, Bewegungsübungen und Ernährungslehre. Obwohl die Wirksamkeit der alternativen Heilverfahren immer wieder hinterfragt und angezweifelt wird, hat sich vor allem die Akupunktur auch in Deutschland etabliert. Eine Studie aus China hat jetzt die Wirksamkeit von Akupunktur bei Schmerzen durch Endometriose untersucht. Die Akupunktur...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of surrounding electroacupuncture needling for breast mass after acute mastitis. Methods Thirty patients with breast mass after acute mastitis who conformed to the inclusion criteria were given surrounding electroacupuncture needling. Acupoint selection: 4–8 needles were needled around the mass and at Zúsānlĭ (足三里ST 36), Sānyīnjiāo (三阴交SP 6), Fēnglóng (丰隆ST 40) and Rŭgēn (乳根ST 18). Electroacupuncture was performed at ST 36, SP 6 and...Weiterlesen

Review question Cochrane authors reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture or acupressure in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Background We wanted to know whether using acupuncture or acupressure therapy was better than receiving sham acupuncture, no treatment or currently recommended pharmaceutical medications for PMS such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs – a type of anti-depressant). Study characteristics We found five randomised...Weiterlesen