Can acupuncture cure dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is common in women in life. There are many reasons for dysmenorrhea, some are physiological reasons, and some may be related to diseases. At this time, it can be treated through acupuncture. Acupuncture is a treasure of Chinese medicine. It has the function of harmonizing yin and yang and dredging meridians. In addition, it is also very good in dredging menstrual blood and relieving dysmenorrhea. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Can acupuncture cure dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is located in the uterus, Chong and Ren meridians, and its main pathogenesis is "pain due to obstruction" or "pain due to lack of nourishment". It is mainly related to the interference of pathogenic factors during or before and after menstruation, such as emotional injury, careless daily life or the harm of the six evils, which lead to poor circulation of Qi and blood in the Chong and Ren meridians and obstruction of Qi and blood circulation in the uterus. Pain occurs due to obstruction, which causes dysmenorrhea. It is precisely because of these congestion that the body feels pain. Through acupuncture of acupoints, one can achieve the purpose of dredging the Ren and Du meridians, regulating the meridians, making the blood and qi flow smoothly and relieving pain. The reason why acupuncture can relieve pain is because it can unblock these blockages. As the saying goes, "If the blockage is unblocked, there will be no pain, and if there is pain, there is blockage." This is Chinese medicine’s understanding of the principles of acupuncture analgesia.

It is best not to have acupuncture during menstruation

During the first two days of the menstrual period, the endometrium is in a state of rupture, and acupuncture can easily aggravate the degree of rupture, leading to excessive menstrual flow and even metrorrhagia. The stimulation of acupuncture can indeed produce some adverse stimulation and influence on normal menstruation, such as promoting pelvic congestion, increasing uterine contractions, and even causing irregular menstruation.

Therefore, for women with normal menstrual cycles and normal menstrual color, volume, and quality, it is best not to undergo acupuncture treatment during menstruation to avoid affecting the discharge of menstruation. They can continue with relevant treatments after the menstruation ends.

If the menstrual cycle, color, volume and quality of menstruation are abnormal, such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and metrorrhagia, acupuncture treatment can be performed during menstruation to regulate menstruation and relieve pain. For some acute rescue patients, acupuncture treatment can also be performed for treatment needs. If menstrual disorders are caused by acupuncture, you can apply moxibustion to Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli and other acupoints to regulate menstruation. For delayed menstruation, scanty menstruation, and amenorrhea, add Tianshu and Guilai points; for irregular menstruation, add Qihai and Xuehai points; for dysmenorrhea, add Diji and Ciku points. Generally, menstrual disorders can be corrected after 3 to 5 treatments.