Acupuncture is commonly used for the prevention of migraine and tension-type headaches, and has been found to be effective in reducing both the frequency and severity of these conditions. However, studies on acupuncture for menstrually related migraine (MRM) are limited, and current research has not been able to determine whether its efficacy is due to the actual therapeutic effects of acupuncture or psychological benefits. To address this issue, the investigators have designed a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture for MRM.
meet the diagnostic criteria for MRM according to the ICHD-3, with a documented history of MRM for at least 12 months;
have a confirmed diagnosis of migraine by a neurologist;
aged 18-45 years;
have regular menstrual cycles (28 ± 7 days) with menstruation lasting 3-7 days;
irregular menstrual cycles, defined as cycle length outside the range of 28±7 days or menstruation duration <3 days or >7 days;
presence of secondary headache disorders, facial neuralgia, or cranial neuralgia;
combined with serious primary diseases such as cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, or hematological disorders that may interfere with the treatment protocol, or comorbid neurological conditions such as epilepsy, parkinson's disease, or other central nervous system disorders;
headache symptoms caused by other conditions, such as moderate to severe head or neck trauma, perimenstrual infections, intracranial tumors, intracranial infections, endocrine or metabolic disorders;