ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ GIẢM ĐAU CỦA CỨU DIẾU NGẢI TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ THỐNG KINH NGUYÊN PHÁT Ở SINH VIÊN NỮ TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ: BÁO CÁO CA LÂM SÀNG

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common condition that significantly impacts women's quality of life. Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the primary treatment, concerns over side effects have increased interest in non-pharmacological Traditional Vietnamese Medicine therapies like moxibustion. In Vietnam, clinical evidence regarding the efficacy of moxibustion for menstrual pain remains limited. Therefore, this case report aims to document the clinical effectiveness of moxibustion. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 20-year-old female patient presenting with dysmenorrhea. The patient was treated with moxibustion at specific acupoints for 7 consecutive days prior to her menstrual cycle to manage pain and associated symptoms. Results: Clinical indicators showed significant improvement: the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score decreased from 8/10 to 5/10. There were also notable changes in abdominal skin temperature and a reduction in accompanying symptoms. Conclusion: This case suggests that suspended moxibustion may have potential in reducing pain intensity and improving dysmenorrhea-related symptoms. No serious adverse events were observed, although mild local itching should be monitored. Further controlled studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.