Acupuncture for women with cyclic breast pain
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This study tests whether acupuncture can help relieve breast pain that comes and goes with your menstrual cycle. If you have regular periods and breast pain that starts before your period and gets better after, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have breast pain that starts about 2 weeks before your period and goes away after your period ends
- Your menstrual cycle is regular, between 21 and 35 days long, and your period lasts 3 to 7 days
- You have had a breast ultrasound or mammogram that shows no signs of cancer
- You have not received any treatment for breast pain or acupuncture in the past month
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or bleeding problems
Quick eligibility check
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