Effectiveness of electro-acupuncture for the treatment of long covid menstrual irregularities
Author(s):
Xiangping Peng, Guanhu Yang
Objective: This article is aimed at demonstrating the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture in treating post-COVID-19 menstrual irregularities in 40 cases in eastern Canada.
Method: 40 patients suffering from irregular menstruation after a Covid-19 infection were divided into 3 groups according to their main symptoms and were treated with electro-acupuncture using the acupoints Tianshu (ST25), Zigong (EX-CA1), Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Xuehai (SP10).
Results: After treatment once a week over a course of 12 treatments, of the 40 patients, 33 cases were clinically cured, and 7 cases were ineffective. The rate of overall effectiveness was 82.5%.
Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture regulated the menstrual cycle; restored the healthy functioning of the liver, kidneys and spleen; and the patient’s physical condition and quality of life improved.