BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea in women is a common and serious public health problem with psychological and physical effects. Painkillers have adverse effects, such as tolerance, addiction, irritation of the digestive tract, and liver and kidney damage. Electroacupuncture has been used as alternative therapy, although with no (non-anecdotal) evidence of effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Moreover, by observing changes in serum and urine metabolites, we will evaluate th...
