ReviewEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2021
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Dysmenorrhea Caused by Endometriosis: A Review of Utilization and Mechanism.
Review in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of auricular acupressure on dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Pooled it
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- Emerging Non-Pharmacological Approaches in Endometriosis: Mechanistic Insights into Phototherapy, Hyperthermia, and Acupuncture-Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Myrrh ameliorates endometriosis by enhancing ER stress-related apoptotic cell death.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Herbal decoctions for dysmenorrhea under universal health coverage pilot project: Evidence from a nationwide claims database in the Republic of Korea.Integrative medicine research · 2025Article
- Integrative medicine and perinatal outcomes among women giving birth: A national population-based study in South Korea.Integrative medicine research · 2025Article
- International standard of Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques: clinical guidelines for dysmenorrhea (2022).Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2024Article
- Ethanol extract of basil (Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
- Differences in characteristics and use of complementary and alternative methods for coping with endometriosis-associated acyclic pelvic pain across adolescence and adulthood.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2023Article
- Current Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure: An Update Review.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Review
- Huayu Sanjie Enema Liquid Relieves Pain in Endometriosis Model Rats by Inhibiting Inflammation, Peripheral Sensitization, and Pelvic Adhesion.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Review of Utilization and Mechanisms.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Review
- Transgender and gender diverse people with endometriosis: A perspective on affirming gynaecological care.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
Endometriosis (EM) is a common and benign estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder among women of reproductive age, and secondary dysmenorrhea is one of the more severe symptoms. However, the mechanism behind the development of dysmenorrhea is poorly understood, and there is a lack of effective methods for diagnosing and treating EM dysmenorrhea. In this regard, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has recently come into widespread use due to its limited adverse reactions and high efficiency. This review updates the progress of CAM in the treatment of EM dysmenorrhea and seeks to identify the therapeutic efficacy as well as the mechanisms behind these effects based on the available clinical and experimental studies. According to the literature, CAM therapy for EM dysmenorrhea, including herbs (herbal prescriptions, extracts, and patents), acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine enema (CHM enema), is effective for relieving dysmenorrhea with fewer unpleasant side effects when compared to hormonal and surgical treatments. In addition, we discuss and analyze the existing gaps in the literature. We hope to provide some instructive suggestions for clinical treatment and experimental research in the future.
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