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1 Hondras, M.A.; Long, C.R.; Brennan, P.C.
Spinal manipulative therapy versus a low force mimic maneuver for women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, observer-blind, clinical trial
Pain, 1999, 81, 105-114
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
2 Taylor, D.; Miaskowski, C.; Kohn, J.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of An Acupressure Device (Relief Brief) for Managing Symptoms of Dysmenorrhoe
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(3), 357-370
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
3 Eccles, N.K.
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study to investigate the effectiveness of a static magnet to relieve dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 681-687
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
4 Han, S.H.; Hur, M.H.; Buckle, J.; Choi, J.; Lee, M.S.
Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 543-548
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, sage, Salvia sclarea
5 Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Reinhold, T.; Roll, S.; Jena, S.; Willich, S.N.
Pragmatic randomised study evaluating clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with dysmenorrhoea
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 53 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
6 Witt, C.; Reinhold, T.; Brinkhaus, B.; Roll, S.; Jena, S.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with dysmenorrhea
A randomized study on clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in usual care
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2008, 198(2), 166.e1-8
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
7 Ozgoli, G.; Goli, M.; Moattar, F.
Comparison of effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 129-132
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, ginger
8 Kempf, D.; Berger, D.; Ausfeld-Hafter, B.
Lasernadel-Akupunktur bei Frauen mit Dysmenorrhoe
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte doppelblinde Pilotstudie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(1), 6-12
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Jang, J.B.; Yoon, Y.J.; Park, J.H.; Jeong, H.G.; Cho, J.H.; Ko, S.G.; Lee, C.H.; Lee, J.M.; Lee, K.S.
Therapeutic effects of Chiljehyangbuhwan on primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(3), 123-130
Angelica, Angelica gigas, Artemisia, Artemisia argyi, Bupleurum, Bupleurum falcatum, safflower, Cnidium, Cnidium officinale, Corydalis, Corydalis turtschaninovii, Curcuma, Curcuma zedoaria, Cyperus, Cyperus rotundus, Dysmenorrhea, Ethnomedicine, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lindera, Lindera strychnifolia, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus mume, Randomized trial, Sparganium stoloniferum
10 Wang, M.C.; Hsu, M.C.; Chien, L.W.; Kao, C.H.; Liu, C.F.
Effects of auricular acupressure on menstrual symptoms and nitric oxide for women with primary dysmenorrhea.
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 235-242
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Yeh, L.L.L.; Liu, J.Y.; Liu, Y.S.; Lin, K.S.; Tsai, T.F.; Wang, L.H.
Anemia-related hemogram, uterine artery pulsatility index, and blood pressure for the effects of Four-Agents-Decoction (Si Wu Tang) in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 531-538
Surgery, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Four-Agenst-Decoction, Traditional Chinese medicine
12 Nahid, K.; Fariborz, M.; Ataolah, G.; Solokian, S.
The effect of an Iranian herbal drug on primary dysmenorrhea
A clinical controlled trial
J Midwifery Womens Health, 2009, 54(5), 401-404
Apium graveolens, Crocus, Dysmenorrhea, Ethnomedicine, Foeniculum vulgare, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pimpinella, Pimpinella anisum, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
13 Wong, C.L.; Lai, K.Y.; Tse, H.M.
Effects of SP6 acupressure on pain and menstrual distress in young women with dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(2), 64-69
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
14 Kashefi, F.; Ziyadlou, S.; Khajehei, M.; Ashraf, A.R.; Fadaee, A.R.; Jafari, P.
Effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 198-202
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
15 Kokjohn, K.; Schmid, D.M.; Triano, J.J.; Brennan, P.C.
The effect of spinal manipulation on pain and prostaglandin levels in women with primary dysmenorrhea
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1992, 15(5), 279-285
Chiropractic, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Prostaglandine, Randomized trial, Pain
16 Snyder, B.J.; Sanders, G.E.
Evaluation of the toftness system of chiropractic adjusting for subjects with chronic back pain, chronic tension headaches, or pirmary dysmenorrhea
Chiroprac Tech, 1996, 8(1), 3-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
17 Thomason, P.R.; Fischer, B.L.; Carpenter, P.A.; Fike, G.L.
Effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy in treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
A pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1979, 2(3), 140-145
Chiropractic, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
18 Mirbagher-Ajorpaz, N.; Adib-Hajbaghery, M.; Mosaebi, F.
The effects of acupressure on primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 33-36
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Yu, Y.P.; Ma, L.X.; Ma, Y.X.; Ma, Y.X.; Liu, Y.Q.; Liu, C.Z.; Xie, J.P.; Gao, S.Z.; Zhu, J.
Immediate effect of acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Xuanzhong (GB39) on uterine arterial blood flow in primary dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(10), 1073-1078
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 Liu, C.Z.; Xie, J.P.; Wang, L.P.; Zheng, Y.Y.; Ma, Z.B.; Yang, H.; Chen, X.; Shi, G.X.; Li, S.L.; Zhao, J.P.; Han, J.X.; Li, J.D.; Wang, Y.X.; Tang, L.; Xue, X.O.; Li, M.; Wang, Y.; Sun, A.P.; Xing, J.M.; Cao, H.J.; Zhu, J.; Liu, J.P.
Immediate analgesia effect of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2011, 12(2), 300-307
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 Shi, G.X.; Liu, C.Z.; Zhu, J.; Guan, L.P.; Wang, D.J.; Wu, M.M.
Effect of acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) on prostaglandin levels in primary dymenorrhea patients
Clin J Pain, 2011, 27(3), 258-261
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Gynaecology, Internal medicine, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Prostaglandine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 Rakhshaee, Z.
Effect of three yoga poses (cobra, cat and fish poses) in women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized clinical trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2011, 24(4), 192-196
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Yoga
23 Rani, K.; Tiwari, S.; Singh, U.; Agrawal, G.; Ghildiyal, A.; Srivastava, N.
Impact of Yoga Nidra on psychological general wellbeing in patients with menstrual irregularities
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Yoga, 2011, 4(1), 20-25
Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
24 Lee, C.H.; Roh, J.W.; Lim, C.Y.; Hong, J.H.; Lee, J.K.; Min, E.G.
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a far infrared-emitting sericite belt in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(4), 187-193
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
25 Bazarganipour, F.; Lamyian, M.; Heshmat, R.; Abadi, M.A.; Taghavi, A.
A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple acupressure protocol to the Taichong point in relieving dysmenorrhea
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2010, 111(2), 105-109
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
26 Ou, M.C.; Hsu, T.F.; Lai, A.C.; Lin, Y.T.; Lin, C.C.
Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, double-blind cinical trial
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2012, 38(5), 817-822
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Origanum, Origanum majorana, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia sclarea, Pain
27 Wu, L.L.; Su, C.H.; Liu, C.F.
Effects of noninvasive electroacupuncture at Hegu (LI4) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints on dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 137-142
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Rahnama, P.; Montazeri, A.; Huseini, H.F.; Kianbakht, S.; Naseri, M.
Effect of Zingiber officinale R. rhizomes (ginger) on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea
A placebo randomized trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, 92; (1-8)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, ginger
29 Park, J.S.; Park, S.; Cheon, C.H.; Go, H.Y.; Sun, S.H.; Shin, Y.C.; Jang, B.H.; Ko, S.G.
Effects of Gyejibongnyeong-hwan on dysmenorrhea caused by blood stagnation
Study protcol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2012, 13, 3; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Dysmenorrhea, Gyejibongnyeong-hwan, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Korean Medicine
30 Marsden, J.S.; Strickland, C.D.; Clements, T.L.
Guaifenesin as a treatment for primary dysmenorrhea
J Am Board Fam Pract, 2004, 17(4), 240-246
Dysmenorrhea, Guaiacum, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
31 Smith, C.A.; Crowther, C.A.; Petrucco, O.; Beilby, J.; Dent, H.
Acupuncture to treat primary dysmenorrhea in women
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 612464; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Bu, Y.Q.; Du, G.Z.; Chen, S.Z.
Clinical study on the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with preconditioning acupuncture
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(3), 224-227
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Apay, S.E.; Arslan, S.; Akpinar, R.B.; Celebioglu, A.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on dysmenorrhea in Turkish students
Pain Management Nurs, 2012, 13(4), 236-240
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
34 Ke, Y-M.; Ou, M.-C.; Ho, C.-K.; Lin, Y.-S.; Liu, H.-Y.; Chang, W.-A.
Effects of somatothermal far-infrared ray on primary dysmenorrhea
A pilot study
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 240314; (1-8)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
35 Li, S.-n.; Qian, L.-q.; Ma, J.; Xia, Z.-y.; Liu, G.-y.; Gao, F.; Yang, D.-y.; Yu, Y.; Zheng, B.-l.; Zhang, J.-h.
A randomized trial of chinese medicine lirukang granule with psychological intervention for cyclomastopathy and menoxenia
Chin J Integr Med, 2013, 19(1), 22-28
Anxiety, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
36 Liu, Y.Q.; Ma, L.X.; Xing, J.M.; Cao, HJ.; Wang, Y.X..; Tang, L.; Li, M.; Wang, Y.; Liang, Y.; Pu, L.Y.; Yu, X.M.; Guo, L.Z.; Jin, J.L.; Wang, Z.; Ju, H.M.; Jiang, Y.M.; Liu, J. J.; Yuan, H.W.; Li, C.H.; Zhang, P.; She, Y.F.; Liu, J.P.; Zhu, J.
Does traditional chinese medicine pattern affect acupoint specific effect?
Analysis of data from a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial for primary dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(1), 43-49
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
37 Shin, Y.I.; Kim, N.G.; Park, K.J.; Kim, D.W.; Hong, G.Y.; Shin, B.C.
Skin adhesive low-level light therapy for dysmenorrhoea
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot trial
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2012, 286(4), 947-952
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, low-level laser therapy
38 Hernandez Cardenas, F.A.
Un estudio clínico controlado aleatorizado para determinar el efecto de la homeopatía en el tratamiento de la dismenorrea
o.J., 1-70 (Dissertation)
Arsenicum, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Homeopathy, Kalium, Kalium carbonicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Placebo-controlled, Pulsatilla, Randomized trial, Sepia
39 Marzouk, T.M.F.; El-Nemer, A.M.R.; Baraka, H.N.
The effect of aromatherapy abdominal massage on alleviating menstrual pain in nursing students
A prospective randomized cross-over study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 742421, (1-6)
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Menstrual disorders, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
40 Yeh, M.L.; Hung, Y.L.; Chen, H.H.; Wang, Y.J.
Auricular acupressure for pain relief in adolescents with dysmenorrhea
A placebo-controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(4), 313-318
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 Ma, Y.X.; Ye, X.N.; Liu, C.Z.; Cai, P.Y.; Li, Z.F.; Du, D.Q.; Guo, G.; Chen, S.Z.; Zhao, J.P.; Liu, J.J.; Yi, H.Q.; Gao, S.Z.
A clinical trial of acupuncture about time-varying treatment and points selection in primary dysmenorrhea
J Ethnopharmacol, 2013, 148(2), 498-504
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Samplalis, F.; Bunea, R.; Pelland, M.F.; Kowalski, O.; Duguet, N.; Dupuis, S.
Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea
Altern Med Rev, 2003, 8(2), 171-179
Dysmenorrhea, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial, fish oil, Krillöl
43 Halder, A.
Effect of progressive muscle relaxation versus intake of ginger powder on dysmenorrhoea amongst the nursing students in Pune
Nurs J India, 2012, 103(4), 152-156
Dysmenorrhea, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Phytomedicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, ginger
44 Jenabi, E.
The effect of ginger for relieving of primary dysmenorrhoea
J Pak Med Assoc, 2013, 63, 8-10
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
45 Sriyakul, K.; Kietinum, S.; Pattaraarchachai, J.; Ruangrungsi, N.
A comparative double-blinded randomized study
The efficacy of Prasaplai herbal extract versus mefenamic acid in relieving pain among primary dysmenorrhea patients
Open Complement Med J, 2012, 4, 16-21
Acorus, Acorus calamus, Ayurveda, Curcuma, Curcuma zedoaria, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Thai Medicine
46 Park, J.-S.; Park, S.; Cheon, C.-H.; Jo, S.-C.; Cho, H.-B.; Lim, E.-M.; Lim, H.H.; Jang, B.-H.; Shin, Y.-C.; Ko, S.-G.
Effects and safety of Gyejibongnyeong-Hwan on dysmenorrhea caused by blood stagnation
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 424730, (1-6)
Dysmenorrhea, Gyejibongnyeong-hwan, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Chao, M.T.; Wade, C.M.; Abercrombie, P.D.; Gomolak, D.
An innovative acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, crossover pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(1), 49-56
Acupuncture, Applikationsform, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vitamin K
48 Miao, E.Y.; Miao, M.Y.; Kildea, D.G.; Lao, Y.W.
Effects of electroacupuncture and electroacupuncture plus Tao Hong Si Wu Wan in treating primary dysmenorrhea
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2014, 71), 6-14
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tao Hong Si Wu Wan
49 Shi, G.X.; Li, Q.Q.; Liu, C.Z.; Zhu, J.; Wang, L.P.; Wang, J.; Han, L.L.; Guan, L.P.; Wu, M.M.
Effect of acupuncture on Deqi traits and pain intensity in primary dysmenorrhea
Analysis of data from a larger randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14(1), 69; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
50 Molins-Cubero, S.; Rodriguez-Blanco, C.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, A.; Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; Boscá-Gandia, J.J.; Ricard, F.
Changes in pain perception after pelvis manipulation in women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2014, 15(9), 1455-1463
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
51 Kiran, G.; Gumusalan, Y.; Ekerbicer, H.C.; Kiran, H.; Coskun, A.; Arikan, D.C.
A randomized pilot study of acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 2013, 169, 282-295
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
52 Raisi Dehkordi, Z.; Hosseini Baharanchi, F.S.; Bekhradi, R.
Effect of lavender inhalation on the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea and the amount of menstrual bleeding
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(2), 212-219
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Menstrual disorders, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
53 Liu, C.Z.; Xie, J.P.; Wang, L.P.; Liu, Y.Q.; Song, J.S.; Chen, Y.Y.; Shi, G.X.; Zhou, W.; Gao, S.Z.; Li, S.L.; Xing, J.M.; Ma, L.X.; Wang, Y.S.; Wang, Y.X.; Zhu, J.; Liu, J.P.
A randomized controlled trial of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea
Pain Med, 2014, 15(6), 910-920
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
54 Huang, T.; Yang, L.; Jia, S.; Mu, X.; Wu, M.; Ye, H.; Liu, W.; Cheng, X.
Capillary blood flow in patients with dysmenhorrhea treated with acupuncture
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(6), 757-760
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
55 Xue, Z.
The effect of herbs-partition moxibustion on primary dysmenorrhea
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 119 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
56 Böning, A.; Martin, D.; Vagedes, J.; Berger, B.
The effects of complementary therapy on primary dysmenorrhea
A qualitative study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 44 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Anthroposophic medicine, Biofeedback, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rhythmische Massage
57 Rehman, H.; Begum, W.; Anjum, F.; Tabasum, H.; Zahid, S.
Effect of rhubarb (Rheum emodi) in primary dysmenorrhoea
A single-blind randomized controlled trial
J Complement Integr Med, 2015, 12(1), 61-69
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum emodi
58 Aksoy, A.N.; Gözükara, I.; Kabil Kucur, S.
Evaluation of the efficacy of Fructus agni casti in women with severe primary dysmenorrhea
A prospective comparative Doppler study
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2014, 40(3), 779-784
Agnus castus, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
59 Shah, M.; Monga, A.; Patel, S.; Shah, M.; Bakshi, H.
The effect of hypnosis on dysmenorrhea
Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 2014, 62(2), 164-178
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
60 Nikkhah, S.; Dolatian, M.; Naghii, M.R.; Zaeri, F.; Taheri, S.M.
Effects of boron supplementation on the severity and duration of pain in primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 79-83
Dysmenorrhea, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
61 Ma, Y.-X.; Yang, X.-Y.; Guo, G.; Du, D.-Q.; Yu, Y.-P.: Gao, S.-Z.
Research of herb-partitioned moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea patients based on the LC-MS metabonomics
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 621490, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Ghodsi, Z.; Asltoghiri, M.
The effect of fennel on pain quality, symptoms, and menstrual duration in primary dysmenorrhea
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2014, 27(5), 283-286
Dysmenorrhea, Foeniculum vulgare, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain
63 Ma, Y.X.; Yang, X.Y.; Guo, G.; Du, D.Q.; Yu, Y.P.; Gao, S.Z.
Research of herb-partitioned moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea patients based on the LC-MS metabonomics
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 621490; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Sriprasert, I.; Suerungruang, S.; Athilarp, P.; Matanasarawoot, A.; Teekachunhatean, S.
Efficacy of acupuncture versus combined oral contraceptive pill in treatment of moderate-to-severe dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 735690, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
65 Liu, Y.-Q.; Zhang, P.; Xie, J.-P.; Ma, L.-X.; Yuan, H.-W.; Li, J.; Lin, C.; Wang, P.; Yang, G.-Y.; Zhu, J.
Influences of Deqi on immediate analgesia effect of needling SP6 (Sanyinjiao) in patients with primary dysmenorrhea in cold and dampness stagnation pattern
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 238790, (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 Tian, X.; Liang, H.; Yi, L.-J.; Song, G.-M.; Wang, T.-H.
Effects of moxibustion or acupoint therapy for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(4), 33-42
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Shirvani, M.A.; Motahari-Tabari, N.; Alipour, A.
The effect of mefenamic acid and ginger on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2015, 291(6), 1277-1281
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, ginger
68 Gao, J.; Wang, Q.; Xian, S.; Feng, Y.M.; Cao, W.X.; Ye, J.Y.; Zhang, Q.Q.; Zou, C.L.; Wu, Q.G.; Liu, S.J.
The effect of moxibustion on alleviating menstrual pain in a population of young nursing students
A prospective randomized cross-over pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 773-781
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
69 Wade, C.; Wang, L.; Zhao, W.J.; Cardini, F.; Kronenberg, F.; Gui, S.Q.; Ying, Z.; Zhao, N.Q.; Chao, M.T.; Yu, J.
Acupuncture point injection treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
A randomised, double blind, controlled study
BMJ Open, 2016, 6, e008166; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vitamin K, Pharmacopuncture
70 Lai, L.; Flower, A.; Prescott, P.; Moore, M.; Lewith, G.
Chinese herbal medicine for oligomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea in polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomised feasibility study in the United Kingdom
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), 681-682 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Lai, L.; Flower, A.; Prescott, P.; Moore, M.; Lewith, G.
Chinese herbal medicine for oligomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea in polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomised feasibility study in the United Kingdom
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), 692 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
72 Abadian, K.; Keshavarz, Z.; Mojab, F.; Majd, H.A.; Abbasi, N.M.
Comparison the effect of mefenamic acid and Teucrium polium on the severity and systemic symptoms of dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 12-15
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Teucrium, Teucrium polium
73 Yang, J.; Yu, S.; Lao, L.; Yang, M.; Chen, J.; Luo, X.; Wang, Y.; Chen, X.; Li, J.; Zhu, L.; Zheng, Y.; Hu, Y.; Wu, X.; Liang, F.
Use of moxibustion to treat primary dysmenorrhea at two interventional times
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 15, 35; (1-9) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
74 Böning, A.
Qualitative Studie zur Auswirkung von Rhythmischer Massage und HRV-Biofeedback auf primäre Dysmenorrhoe
Angegliedert an eine randomisiert-kontrollierte Pilotstudie
2015, 1-159 (Dissertation)
Biofeedback, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, HRV-Biofeedback
75 Jenabi, E.; Fereidoony, B.
Effect of Achillea millefolium on relief of primary dysmenorrhea
A double-blind randomized clinical trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2015, 28, 402-404
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Millefolium, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
76 Uysal, M.; dogru, h.Y.; Sapmaz, E.; Tas, U.; Cakmak, B.; Ozsoy, A.Z.; Sahin, F.; Ayan, S.; Esen, M.
Investigating the effect of rose essential oil in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 45-49
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena
77 Armour, M.; Dahlen, H.G.; Smith, C.A.
More than needles
The importance of explanations and self-care advice in treating primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3467067, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Doctor-patient relationship, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
78 Azima, S.; Bakhshayesh, H.R.; Kaviani, M.; Abbasnia, K.; Sayadi, M.
Comparison, of the effect of massage therapy and isometric exercises on primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled clinical trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2015, 28(6), 486-491
Exercise therapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
79 Charandabi, S.M.A.; Biglu, M.H.; Yousefirad, K.
Effect of homeopathy on pain intensity and quality of life of students with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Iran Red Crescent Med J, 2016, 18(9), e30902; (1-8)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
80 Karutz, A.B.
Können Rhythmische Massage oder HRV-Biofeedback zusätzlich zur Standardtherapie Menstruationsbeschwerden bei Frauen mit primärer Dysmenhorrhoe stärker reduzieren als die Standardtherapie allein?
Eine randomisierte, kontrollierte Studie
2016, 1-161 (Dissertation)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Menstrual disorders, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, HRV-Biofeedback
81 Vannabhum, M.; Poopong, S.; Wongwananuruk, T.; Nimmannit, A.; Suwannatrai, U.; Dangrat, C.; Apichartvorakit, A.; Booranasubkajorn, S.; Laohapand, T.; Akaraserenont, P.
The efficacy of Thai herbal Prasaplai formula for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
A short-term randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 2096797, (1-7)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Thai Medicine
82 Yang, N.Y.; Kim, S.D.
Effects of a yoga program on menstrual cramps and menstrual distress in undergraduate students with primary dysmenorrhea
A single-blind, randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(9), 732-738
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
83 Sadeghi Aval Shahr, H.; Saadat, M.; Kheirkhah, M.; Saadat, E.
The effect of self-aromatherapy massage of the abdomen on the primary dysmenorrhoea
J Obstet Gynaecol, 2015, 35(4), 382-385
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena
84 Chen, H.M.; Wang, H.H.; Chiu, M.H.; Hu, H.M.
Effects of acupressure on menstrual distress and low back pain in dysmenorrheic young adult women
An experimental study
Pain Manag Nurs, 2015, 16(3), 188-197
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
85 Shirooye, P.; Hasehm-Dabaghian, F.; Hamzeloo-Moghadam, M.; Afrakhteh, M.; Bioos, S.; Mokaberinejad, R.
A clinical comparative study of oral and topical ginger on severity and duration of primary dysmenorrhea
Res J Pharmacogn, 2017, 4(1), 23-32
Applikationsform, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, ginger, Lotion, Kapsel
86 Yang, M.; Chen, X.; Bo, L.; Lao, L.; Chen, J.; Yu, S.; Yu, Z.; Tang, H.; Yi, L.; Wu, X.; Yang, J.; Liang, F.
Moxibustion for pain relief in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(2), e0170952; (1-17)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Sut, N.; Kahyaoglu-Sut, H.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on pain in primary dysmenorrhea
A meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 27, 5-10
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
88 Shirvani, M.A.; Motahari-Tabari, N.; Alipour, A.
Use of ginger versus stretching exercises for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
J Integr Med, 2017, 15(4), 295-301
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, ginger, Stretching
89 Zhao, M.Y.; Zhang, P.; Li, J.; Wang, L.P.; Zhou, W.; Wang, Y.X.; She, Y.F.; Ma, L.X.; Wang, P.; Hu, N.J.; Lin, C.; Hu, S.Q.; Wu, G.W.; Wang, Y.F.; Sun, J.J.; Jiang, S.Z.; Zhu, J.
Influence of de qi on the immediate analgesic effect of SP6 acupuncture in patients with primary dysmenorrhoea and cold and dampness stagnation
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(5), 332-338
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
90 Armour, M.; Dahlen, H.G.; Zhu, X.; Farquhar, C.; Smith, C.A.
The role of treatment timing and mode of stimulation in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(7), e0180177; (1-20)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
91 Cha, N.H.; Sok, S.R.
Effects of auricular acupressure therapy on primary dysmenorrhea for female high school students in South Korea
J Nurs Scholarsh, 2016, 48(5), 508-516
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Bazarganipour, F.; Taghavi, S.A.; Allan, H.; Hosseini, N.; Khosravi, A.; Asadi, R.; Salari, S.; Dehghani, R.; Jamshidi, Z.; Rezaei, M.; Saberian, M.; Javedan, F.; Salari, Z.; Miri, F.
A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating quality of life when using a simple acupressure protocol in women with primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 10-15
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
93 Jasemian, Y.
Spascupreel® for primary dysmenorrhoea
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 4(2), 00110; (1-3)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Spascupreel
94 Yonglitthipagon, P.; Muansiangsai, S.; Wongkhumngern, W.; Donpunha, W.; Chanavirut, R.; Siritaratiwat, W.; Mato, L.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Janyacharoen, T.
Effect of yoga on the menstrual pain, physical fitness, and quality of life of young women with primary dysmenorrhea
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(4), 840-846
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
95 Nikjou, R.; Kazemzadeh, R.; Rostamnegad, M.; Moshfegi, S.; Karimollahi, M.; Salehi, H.
The effect of lavender aromatherapy on the pain severity of primary dysmenorrhea
A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
Ann Med Health Sci Res, 2016, 6(4), 211-215
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
96 Yu, S.-Y.; Lv, Z.-T.; Zhang, Q.; Yang, S.; Wu, X.; Hu, Y.-P.; Zeng, F.; Liang, F.-R.; Yang, J.
Electroacupuncture is beneficial for primary dysmenorrhea
The evidence from meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 1791258, (1-14)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
97 Tsolakis, N.
The homeopathic treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
1995, 1-95 (Dissertation (Master))
Argentum, Argentum nitricum, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Colocynthis, Cuprum, Dysmenorrhea, Folliculinum, Gynaecology, Homeopathy, Ignatia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lac, Lac caninum, Lycopodium, Magnesium, Magnesium phosphoricum, Natrium, sodium chloride, Nosoden, Nux vomica, Placebo-controlled, Platinum, Pulsatilla, Randomized trial, Sabina, Sepia
98 Blödt, S.; Pach, D.; Eisenhart-Rothe, S. von; Roll, S. Icke, K.; Witt, C.M.
Effectiveness of app-based self-acupressure for women with menstrual pain compared to usual care
A randomized pragmatic trial
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2018, 218, 227; e1-e9
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 Amiri Farahani, E.L.; Hasanpoor-Azghdy, S.B.; Kasraei, H.; Heidari, T.
Comparison of the effect of honey and mefenamic acid on the severity of pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea
Arch Gynecol Obstet, 2017, 296(2), 277-283
Apitherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Homespun remedies, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional medicine
100 Shetty, G.B.; Shetty, B.; Mooventhan, A.
Efficacy of acupuncture in the management of primary dysmenorrhoea
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(4), 153-158
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine