Evaluation of the Efficacy of Auricular Acupuncture,Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation,and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Relieving Postpartum Uterine Pain

Objective:To explore the efficacy of auricular acupuncture combined with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS)and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)in alleviating postpartum uterine pain.Methods:A total of 501 postpartum women with uterine pain were randomly divided into an experimental group(n=250)and a control group(n=251).The control group received oral NSAIDs(such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules,diclofenac sodium suppositories,etc.),while the experimental group received auricular acupuncture and TENS in addition to the NSAIDs.The clinical efficacy,pain intensity,and vaginal bleeding volume of the two groups were observed.Results:The total effective rate in the experimental group(93.20%)was significantly higher than that in the control group(73.20%)(P<0.001).The NRS scores in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group after the intervention,and the bleeding volume within 24 h and 48 h after the intervention was also less than that in the control group,with significant differences(all P<0.001).Conclusion:Auricular acupuncture combined with TENS and NSAIDs for the treatment of postpartum uterine pain is safe and effective,can significantly reduce pain and vaginal bleeding,and is worthy of clinical promotion.