[Effect of acupoint-catgut-embedment on mammary gland hyperplasia].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of acupoint-catgut-embedment therapy in the treatment of mammary gland hyperplasia (MGH).

Methods: Eighty MGH patients were equally randomized into acupoint-catgut-embedment (ACE) group and medication (Rupixiao, a herbal patent drug for relieving MGH) group according to odd-numbered days or even-numbered days of visiting. Subcutaneous catgut-embedment was performed in Wuyi (ST 15), Rugen (ST 18), Tanzhong (CV 17), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36) and Yanglingquan (GB 34), once every 15 days for 3 months.