Electroacupuncture treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized, participant-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial protocol.
BackgroundPrimary dysmenorrhea in women is a common and serious public health problem with psychological and physical effects.Painkillers have adverse effects, such as tolerance, addiction, irritation of the digestive tract, and liver and kidney damage.Electroacupuncture has been used as alternative therapy, although with no (non-anecdotal) evidenc