Research Progress on the Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Dysmenorrhea Caused by Endometriosis

Ningning Sun, Tongsheng Su
In: Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice · 2025 · vol. 7(9) , pp. 112–115 · doi:10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(09).22 · W4414679648
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This review summarizes the clinical applications and mechanisms of acupuncture for treating dysmenorrhea caused by endometriosis, highlighting its efficacy as an alternative to Western medicine.

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This review article examines the clinical applications and underlying mechanisms of acupuncture as a treatment for dysmenorrhea associated with endometriosis. It highlights that while western medicine primarily utilizes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which often carry significant side effects, acupuncture has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in managing pain symptoms. The authors summarize existing studies to provide a reference for promoting acupuncture therapy within this specific patient population. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on the management of its most common symptom, dysmenorrhea, through alternative therapeutic interventions.

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The incidence of endometriosis (EMS) has increased significantly in recent years. As a common gynecological disease, its incidence rate among women of reproductive age can reach 10%-15% and shows a gradual upward trend. Dysmenorrhea is the most typical clinical manifestation of endometriosis; recurrent and progressive pain seriously affects women’s health and quality of life. Western medicine mainly relies on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have significant side effects. In contrast, there have been numerous studies on acupuncture for treating EMS-related dysmenorrhea, with remarkable efficacy. This article summarizes the clinical applications and relevant mechanisms of acupuncture, aiming to provide a reference for the promotion of acupuncture in the treatment of EMS-related dysmenorrhea.
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Research Progress on the Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Dysmenorrhea Caused by Endometriosis DOI: https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(09).22Keywords: Acupuncture, Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhe, Relevant Mechanisms, ReviewAbstract The incidence of endometriosis (EMS) has increased significantly in recent years. As a common gynecological disease, its incidence rate among women of reproductive age can reach 10%-15% and shows a gradual upward trend. Dysmenorrhea is the most typical clinical manifestation of endometriosis; recurrent and progressive pain seriously affects women’s health and quality of life. Western medicine mainly relies on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have significant side effects. In contrast, there have been numerous studies on acupuncture for treating EMS-related dysmenorrhea, with remarkable efficacy. This article summarizes the clinical applications and relevant mechanisms of acupuncture, aiming to provide a reference for the promotion of acupuncture in the treatment of EMS-related dysmenorrhea. Downloads Published How to Cite Issue Section License Copyright (c) 2025 Ningning Sun, Tongsheng Su This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Deprecated: json_decode(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($json) of type string is deprecated in /www/bryanhousepub/ojs/plugins/generic/citations/CitationsPlugin.inc.php on line 49

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