Dysmenorrhoea — TCM

Belongs to: tcmB — moderate
Purpose
Regulate qi and blood, warm the uterus, relieve pain.
Diagnosis
Qi and blood stagnation, cold in the uterus, qi and blood deficiency.
Symptoms
Menstrual pain.
Treatment order
Start 3–5 days before menstruation.
Technique
Needling, moxibustion on CV4 in cold patterns.
Frequency
3 cycles.
Source
Smith CA (2016) Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea S4

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