Electroacupuncture for postpartum sexual dysfunction with urinary incontinence: A prospective case series study case series study

Zhang, Shi-ke1,2; He, Hui2; Liu, Yong2; Gao, Wei -bin3

2022-07-01

10.1016/j.wjam.2022.03.001

World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion   影响因子和分区

1003-5257

1972-019X

["Objective: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on postpartum sexual dysfunction associated with urinary incontinence.","Methods: The prospective case-series study was adopted. A total of 36 patients with postpartum sexual dysfunction associated with urinary incontinence were included consecutively. Electroacupuncture was applied to Shenshu (BL23), Huiyang (BL35), Pangguangshu (BL28), Shiqizhui (EX-B8), Ciliao (BL32), Zhongliao (BL33), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), Zhongji (CV3), Qugu (CV2), Shuidao (ST28), Zigong (EX-CA1), Zusanli (ST36) and Sanyinjiao (SP6), once daily, 6 times a week. The treatment for 2 weeks was as one phase and it should be completed in one menstrual cycle. For the cases without menstrual cycle recovery, the treatment should be given for any two weeks in one menstrual cycle and for those with menstrual cycle recovery, the treatment should avoid the menstrual period. Totally, the treatment lasted for 3 menstrual cycles. Before and after treatment, the scores of postpartum female sexual dysfunction diagnostic scale (PFSDDS), sexual intercourse pain assessment scale (SIPAS) and pelvic floor muscle strength test (PFMST), as well as the results of urodynamic examination (UE) were observed before and after treatment in the patients.","Results: After treatment, the scores of PFSDDS, SIPAS and PFMST were all increased as compared with those before treatment separately, presenting the statistical significance (all P < 0.05). Regarding UE, after treatment, the maximum bladder capacity, detrusor pressure at maximum flow, maximum flow rate and maximal urethral closure pressure were increased and postvoiding residual urine volume was reduced obviously as compared with the values before treatment, respectively, indicating the statistical differences (all P < 0.05).","Conclusion: Electroacupuncture has the significant effect on postpartum sexual dysfunction associated with urinary incontinence. (C) 2022 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion House."]

Electroacupuncture Acupuncture Sexual dysfunction Urinary incontinence Prospective case-series study

ESCI

英语

第一 ; 通讯

Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Integrative & Complementary Medicine

WOS:000829468100005

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Web of Science

1.Southern Univ Sci & Technol, Yantian Hosp, Shenzhen 518081, Peoples R China
2.Heilongjiang Univ Chinese Med, Affiliated Hosp 1, Harbin 150040, Peoples R China
3.Heilongjiang Univ Chinese Med, Affiliated Hosp 2, Harbin 150001, Peoples R China

Zhang, Shi-ke,He, Hui,Liu, Yong,et al. Electroacupuncture for postpartum sexual dysfunction with urinary incontinence: A prospective case series study case series study[J]. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion,2022,32(3).

Zhang, Shi-ke,He, Hui,Liu, Yong,&Gao, Wei -bin.(2022).Electroacupuncture for postpartum sexual dysfunction with urinary incontinence: A prospective case series study case series study.World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion,32(3).

Zhang, Shi-ke,et al."Electroacupuncture for postpartum sexual dysfunction with urinary incontinence: A prospective case series study case series study".World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion 32.3(2022).