Curative effect of Bushen Shugan Ningxin Decoction combined with acupuncture in the treatment of menopausal syndrome of the kidney deficiency and liver depression pattern
Objective To observe the clinical effect of Bushen Shugan Ningxin Decoction combined with acupuncture in the treatment of menopausal syndrome of the kidney deficiency and liver depression pattern.Methods From January 2021 to March 2023,60 patients with menopausal syndrome of the kidney deficiency and liver depression pattern in our hospital were selected as the research subjects,and they were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 30 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with Bushen Shugan Ningxin Decoction combined with acupuncture,while the control group was treated with conventional western medicine.The changes in the Kupperman symptom score,PSQI sleep index and sex hormone levels of each patient were statistically analyzed before and after treatment.Results After three months of treatment and three months of drug withdrawal,the Kupperman symptom score and PSQI sleep index were decreased in both groups compared with before treatment,and they were significantly improved in the observation group compared with the control group(P<0.05).After three months of treatment and three months of drug withdrawal,the sex hormone levels were significantly improved in both groups compared with those before treatment(P<0.05).After three months of drug withdrawal,the levels of LH and FSH were increased while the level of E2 was decreased in the control group,yet the three indicators were relatively stable in the observation group,with a statistical significance between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion Bushen Shugan Ningxin Decoction combined with acupuncture can significantly improve the symptoms of tidal fever,sweating,insomnia,anxiety in menopausal syndrome patients with the kidney deficiency and liver depression pattern,improve their Kupperman symptom score and PSQI sleep index,and improve their quality of life,which has a clinical significance and is worthy of popularization.
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