{
    "abstract": "Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that impacts quality of life significantly. Auricular therapies have shown promise for treating primary dysmenorrhea, but there is a lack of evidence specifically for auricular acupuncture (AA). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AA for managing primary dysmenorrhea.\nA randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was conducted on 90 females with primary dysmenorrhea: an AA group; \nThe AA group had significantly lower VAS scores, compared to the SA group at menstruation onset and for up to 12 hours (mean differences [MDs] and 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: -1.08 [-1.96, -0.21] and -1.17 [-2.16, -0.18], respectively). Both groups had reductions in pain levels, compared to the prior menstrual cycle; the AA group had a significantly greater improvement. The AA group needed fewer ibuprofen tablets (MD: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.58, 0.00]). AEs were mild pain and irritation at insertion sites, all resolved spontaneously with no lasting effects.\nAA is safe. It may be effective for managing primary dysmenorrhea. Further studies are warranted on AA's effectiveness in diverse populations and extended times.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.\nUniversity Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.",
            "firstname": "Dieu-Thuong Thi",
            "initials": "DT",
            "lastname": "Trinh"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.\nUniversity Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.",
            "firstname": "An Hoa",
            "initials": "AH",
            "lastname": "Tran"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.",
            "firstname": "Quy Thi",
            "initials": "QT",
            "lastname": "Nguyen"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.\nUniversity Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.",
            "firstname": "Minh-Man Pham",
            "initials": "MP",
            "lastname": "Bui"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.",
            "firstname": "Nguyen Lam",
            "initials": "NL",
            "lastname": "Vuong"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": "Copyright 2024, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.",
    "doi": "10.1089/acu.2023.0062\n10.1097/AOG.0000000000004096\n10.1093/humupd/dmv039\n10.1186/s12905-018-0516-1\n10.1186/s12905-019-0873-4\n10.1155/2019/5834159\n10.1111/jog.13768\n10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002205\n10.15537/smj.2020.3.24988\n10.1097/MAJ.0b013e3181ad8cd3\n10.1016/j.ajog.2017.08.108\n10.3389/fphar.2021.746777\n10.5935/1518-0557.20180083\n10.1177/0300060518800609\n10.1155/2013/316212\n10.1136/aim.2009.001370\n10.1016/j.eujim.2016.06.011\n10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-17-00088\n10.1155/2014/506758\n10.1111/jnu.12238\n10.3390/jpm11080809\n10.7586/JKBNS.2015.17.2.159\n10.3389/fendo.2022.1016222\n10.1155/2013/138537\n10.1089/acm.2008.0164",
    "journal": "Medical acupuncture",
    "keywords": [
        "auricular acupuncture",
        "auricular therapy",
        "primary dysmenorrhea",
        "traditional medicine"
    ],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2024-02-21",
    "pubmed_id": "38380169\n33030880\n26346058\n29334974\n31906945\n31236112\n26841639\n30043399\n33492034\n32114601\n24695505\n19680014\n28888592\n34992529\n30521155\n30497312\n23653661\n20615861\n30211382\n25435890\n27541067\n34442453\n36686444\n24416063\n19292653",
    "results": "The AA group had significantly lower VAS scores, compared to the SA group at menstruation onset and for up to 12 hours (mean differences [MDs] and 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: -1.08 [-1.96, -0.21] and -1.17 [-2.16, -0.18], respectively). Both groups had reductions in pain levels, compared to the prior menstrual cycle; the AA group had a significantly greater improvement. The AA group needed fewer ibuprofen tablets (MD: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.58, 0.00]). AEs were mild pain and irritation at insertion sites, all resolved spontaneously with no lasting effects.",
    "title": "Auricular Acupuncture Prior to Menstruation Can Reduce Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.",
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}