Analgesic effects of LI4 acupuncture during intrauterine device insertion: a randomized controlled clinical trial

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dc.authoridErdogan, Pinar/0000-0002-8435-795X
dc.contributor.authorErdogan, Pinar
dc.contributor.authorYardimci, Harun
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-07T13:25:19Z
dc.date.available2024-11-07T13:25:19Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentNiğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPurposeIntrauterine device (IUD) is one the most effective contraceptive methods with reversible long-term effects. However, the major drawback of IUD use is pain perception during the insertion of the device. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of bilateral LI4 acupuncture, administered before IUD insertion, on pain perception.MethodsThis is a prospective randomized controlled study. It was held in Community Health Center in Nigde, Turkiye. Individuals enrolled in the study were randomized into the acupuncture group and non-intervention group. Acupuncture group received bilateral LI4 acupuncture prior to IUD insertion while others received no interventions. After IUD insertion, 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS) score was evaluated at 3rd minute and at 10th minute. Health care provider performing the IUD insertion and VAS evaluation was blind to randomization.ResultsIn total 72 participants were included in the study. The VAS scores were significantly lower in the acupuncture group both at 3rd minute and at 10th minute (1.93 & PLUSMN; 1.68; 3.81 & PLUSMN; 1.95; p < 0.001 and 0.53 & PLUSMN; 0.84; 1.64 & PLUSMN; 1.10; p < 0.001 respectively). Linear regression analysis showed that acupuncture was a significant predictor for lowering VAS both at 3rd minutes and 10th minutes following IUD insertion (p < 0.001).ConclusionThis is the first randomized controlled clinical study investigating the effects of acupuncture on pain control during IUD insertion. The results demonstrated that bilateral LI4 acupuncture provides significant pain relief at both cervical and fundal components. Acupuncture prior to IUD insertion is a significant predictor of lowering overall VAS scores of individuals.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00404-023-07106-5
dc.identifier.endpage1368
dc.identifier.issn0932-0067
dc.identifier.issn1432-0711
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.pmid37466690
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85165194101
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage1361
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-023-07106-5
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11480/14640
dc.identifier.volume308
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001033463100001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Heidelberg
dc.relation.ispartofArchives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241106
dc.subjectAcupuncture
dc.subjectIUD insertion
dc.subjectPain relief
dc.subjectPain management
dc.titleAnalgesic effects of LI4 acupuncture during intrauterine device insertion: a randomized controlled clinical trial
dc.typeArticle

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