Objective

2

To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture based on "status-target coherence" theory combined with Kegel exercises for vaginal laxity syndrome (VLS).

Methods

2

Sixty-six patients with VLS were randomized into an observation group (33 cases

2 cases dropped out

1 case was discontinued) and a control group (33 cases

5 cases dropped out). The observation group was treated with acupuncture combined with Kegel exercises

acupuncture was applied to bilateral Ciliao (BL32)

Zhongliao (BL33)

Sanyinjiao (SP6)

etc. The control group was treated with Kegel exercises. Both acupuncture and Kegel exercises were performed once every other day

three times a week for 12 weeks. Before and after treatment

the vaginal laxity questionnaire (VLQ) score

pelvic floor muscle strength (vaginal resting pressure

vaginal systolic pressure

vaginal contraction duration)

degree of vaginal laxity and sexual satisfaction questionnaire (SSQ) grade were observed in both groups.

Results

2

After treatment

the VLQ score

vaginal resting pressure

vaginal systolic pressure

vaginal contraction duration in the observation group were elevated compared with those before treatment (

P

<

0.05)

and SSQ grade was improved (

P

<

0.05); and the above indexes in the observation group were better than those in the control group (

P

<

0.05). There were no significant difference before and after treatment in the degre

e of vaginal laxity in the two groups (

P

>

0.05).

Conclusion

2

Acupuncture based on "status-target coherence" theory combined with Kegel exercises can effectively enhance the strength of pelvic floor muscles

improve the symptoms of vaginal laxity

and improve the satisfaction of sexual life

and its therapeutic effect is better than Kegel exercises alone.