Effect of near‐infrared rays on female menstrual pain in Korea

Lee, Jin-min; Kim, RN Kye-ha

doi:10.1111/nhs.12356

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“…Second, the moxibustion instrument has infrared treatment function. Although this study did not explore the role of infrared in the treatment of pelvic floor myofascial pain, a number of studies have shown [ 8 , 31 , 32 ] that infrared radiation is conducive to reducing pain. Consistently, we found that moxibustion at the trigger points of the governor vessel meridian and pelvic myofascial was more effective than Celebrex treatment and lifestyle change in patients with pelvic floor myofascial pain syndrome ( Table 4 ).…”

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Effects of Du Meridian Moxibustion Combined with Mild Moxibustion on Female Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wei

Chen

Wang

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Objective. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of pelvic floor myofascial pain syndrome. Methods. A total of 80 women with pelvic floor myofascial pain syndrome (cold coagulation and blood stasis type) were included in this retrospective study and divided into a moxibustion group and a drug treatment group. Patients who received Celebrex oral analgesia, health education, and lifestyle improvement were included in the drug treatment group. The patients that received Du meridian moxibustion combined with mild moxibustion, health education, and lifestyle improvement were included in the moxibustion group. The comparison of pelvic pain, the TCM clinical symptom score, and the curative effect was made between the two groups before treatment and after 1–3 weeks of treatment, respectively. Results. An intragroup comparison showed a stepwise decrease in the VAS score and the TCM clinical symptom score of the two groups during the treatment. An intergroup comparison revealed that the VAS score of the moxibustion group was lower than that of the drug treatment group, while TCM clinical symptoms and clinical efficacy significantly improved in the moxibustion group compared to those in the drug treatment group ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusion. Du meridian moxibustion combined with mild moxibustion alleviates pelvic floor myofascial pain syndrome, thus helping improve women’s quality of life and providing patients with a more effective and safer treatment plan.

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Effects of Du Meridian Moxibustion Combined with Mild Moxibustion on Female Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wei

Chen

Wang

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Authors have suggested that the warmth produced by these tools improves abdominal blood supply and their efficacy can be safely compared to the use of oral analgesics. 61…”

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Integrating Lifestyle Focused Approaches into the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: Impact on Quality of Life

Tsonis¹,

Gkrozou

Barmpalia³

et al. 2021

IJWH

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Objective: This narrative review aims to identify alternative ways to improve the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Background: PD refers to endometrial painful cramps during the premenstrual period. This condition affects a lot of women worldwide and is accompanied with absenteeism and high economic costs, thus, risk-free, and effective therapeutic approaches are needed. Pharmacological agents such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), which are widely prescribed for these women, demonstrate adequate efficacy in alleviating pain and discomfort. The long natural course of the disease dictates remedies that focus on lifestyle changes and on improvement of Quality-of-Life (QoL) for women suffering with PD. Materials and Methods: Five major search engines, namely MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched for articles published prior to October 2020 focused in PD. A total of 74 paper were included. Discussion: Physical activity, for instance yoga, aromatherapy massage, and other forms of relaxation, vitamins and dietary changes, acupressure and acupuncture,a and some psychological interventions are just few of the proposed health behavior targeted approaches in cases of PD. This review focuses on lifestyle changes and alternative methods that could potentially result in minimizing symptoms of PD and in improving overall QoL for these patients, by providing current scientific evidence on their efficacy. Conclusion: Complementary and alternative medicine practices (CAM) are widely accepted by women. International literature provides controversial scientific evidence, thus further studies need to be conducted in order to prove or disregard their efficacy in cases of PD.

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“…A recent study on 218 Korean adolescent girls is the only such study to demonstrate that concern for the environment and self-appraisal of exposure to endocrine disruptors were significant factors explaining health behaviors [17]. In addition, women who experienced menstrual pain [18] and environmental illnesses such as allergies and asthma [19] were found to practice avoidance behaviors toward endocrine disruptors. This limited evidence warrants further investigation of the responses and actions of women toward environmental hazards.…”

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Determinants of Protective Behaviors Against Endocrine Disruptors in Young Korean Women

Chung

Park

Bae

et al. 2020

Asian Nursing Research

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A convenience-oriented lifestyle in young people is accompanied by greater consumption of and exposure to endocrine disruptors, which can affect reproductive health, especially in women. We aimed to identify factors that influence protective behaviors against endocrine disruptors among female college students in South Korea. Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey design, we recruited 199 female college students. A selfadministered questionnaire was used, and data were collected at the site. Results: A healthy lifestyle, information utilization, receiving peer advice on avoiding exposure to endocrine disruptors, and a history of environmental illnesses were found to be significant factors, explaining 42.0% of the variance in protective behaviors against endocrine disruptors. Conclusion: Health consequences of environmental hazards and importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle need to be emphasized in young women's healthcare. Health professionals should advocate for and empower women to protect themselves against endocrine disruptors.

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Effect of near‐infrared rays on female menstrual pain in Korea

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Effects of Du Meridian Moxibustion Combined with Mild Moxibustion on Female Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Effects of Du Meridian Moxibustion Combined with Mild Moxibustion on Female Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Integrating Lifestyle Focused Approaches into the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: Impact on Quality of Life

Determinants of Protective Behaviors Against Endocrine Disruptors in Young Korean Women

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