Comparison of effect of auriculotherapy and mefenamic acid on the severity and systemic symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is the most common complaint in young women and adolescents. Side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can limit their use. Therefore, non-pharmacological pain relief methods such as auriculotherapy may play an important role in PD management...

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Main Authors: Masoomeh Vahedi, Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady, Leila Amiri-Farahani, Imaneh Khaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05622-w