Treatment of Menorrhagia with Acupuncture: A Case Report

Abstract

Menorrhagia is a common gynecological condition defined as bleeding more than 80 ml per menstrual cycle. This single case report discusses a 28-year-old female presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding for over ten years. She received five acupuncture treatments during a two-month span. After the treatments, the patient reported decreased menstrual flow, improved sleep, increased energy, and decreased back pain. She also indicated that she felt more emotionally positive and calm. The patient responded best to a combination of Master Tung’s gynecology point (11.24, Fu Ke), Penetrating Vessel treatment, and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture points indicated for her emotional signs and symptoms. This type of acupuncture may help treat menorrhagia strongly influenced by emotional stressors.

Keywords: menorrhagia; gynecology; acupuncture; Tung’s acupuncture; Dong’s acupuncture