Observation on the effect of pelvic floor biofeedback combined with acupuncture and moxibustion in prevention of the recurrence of endometriosis after operation / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the clinical value of pelvic floor biofeedback combined with acupuncture and moxibustion for the prevention of postoperative recurrence of endometriosis, and to evaluate its safety.Methods:From January 2017 to December 2017, 80 patients with endometriosis treated in Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected and divided into observation group and control group according to the random digital table method, with 40 cases in each group.The control group received GnRH-A injection (zoladex) for 3 months after surgery.The observation group was treated with pelvic floor biofeedback combined with acupuncture on the basis of the control group.The cumulative recurrence of the two groups at 3, 6 and 12 months after operation was compared, and the safety and quality of life(QOL) of the patients were evaluated.Results:The cumulative recurrence rate of the control group was 12.5%(5/40) at 12 months after surgery, which was slightly higher than that of the observation group[10.0%(4/40)], but the difference was not statistically significant (χ 2=0.125, P>0.05). The serum alanine aminotransferase level of the two groups at 3 months after operation was within the normal reference range, and the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05). There was statistically significant difference in QOL score between the two groups at 3 months after operation ( t=4.923, P<0.01). Conclusion:The postoperative recurrence rate of pelvic floor biofeedback combined with acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of endometriosis is not significantly different from that of the control group, and it is safe and reliable.Besides, it can make the body immune system well regulated, improve microcirculation, and promote the quality of life of patients.