Analysis of Points Selection for Acupuncture Treatment of Peri-menopausal Syndrome

Objective :In order to provide the basis for the prevention and control of the disease and develop the acupuncture and moxibustion standardization program,we analyzed literatures of acupuncture for the treatment on peri-menopausal syndrome since 1990,and summarized the regularity of clinical application of acupuncture points,meridians and acupuncture methods. Methods :Using CNKI and VIP(1990-2013),we utilized literature metrology method to do statistics and analysis about acupuncture points,meridians and acupuncture methods through the adopted clinical research literatures. Results : There were 60 literatures which met the standard,involving 78 points and 661 times. Every point was used 8.48 times on average. The most commonly-used points which using-frequency was more than 50% included Sanyinjiao,Shenshu,Shenmen,Taichong,Taixi,Guanyuan,Baihui,Pishu,Ganshu,Neiguan and Zusanli. The most commonly-used meridians were bladder meridian,Ren meridian,Du meridian and spleen meridian. Besides acupuncture,the treatment methods such as acupoint application,acupoint injection,moxibustion,electric acupuncture,fire-needle and Tuina were also involved. Conclusion :In acupuncture treatment on peri-menopausal syndrome,the most frequently-used acupuncture points were Sanyinjiao,Shenshu,Guanyuan,Taichong and Zusanli. The meridians were focused on bladder meridian, Ren meridian and spleen meridian. The most commonly-used treatment method was acupuncture along with integrated application of a variety of methods.