Vulvodynia treated with acupuncture or electromyography biofeedback; an update from 2013

9^th International Conference and Exhibition on Chinese Medicine Ayurveda & Acupuncture

March 12-13, 2018 | Barcelona, Spain

Oroma Nwanodi

University of Massachussets, USA

Keynote: Altern Integr Med

Abstract :

Conventional medical treatments of vulvodynia have limited efficacy. Surgical resection of the vulva has limiting adverse effects. Acupuncture and electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback offers alternative, forgiving treatment for vulvodynia. Currently, acupuncture for unprovoked vulvodynia has shown variable efficacy, but EMG biofeedback for provoked vulvodynia has shown consistent efficacy. Simplistically, improved trials of acupuncture for treatments of provoked and unprovoked vulvodynia are needed. However, new evidence suggests that patients who accept acupuncture for vulvodynia treatment have different pain types than patients who choose other treatment modalities. Therefore, unbiased trials of acupuncture for treatment of unprovoked and provoked vulvodynia may not occur. Similarly, direct comparison trials acupuncture to EMG biofeedback for the treatment of provoked and unprovoked vulvodynia may not occur.

Biography :

Oroma Nwanodi completed her Graduation from Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States of America as a Medical Doctor in 2001. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Massachussets and Maimonides Medical Center. In 2013 and 2014, she obtained specialization in Integrative Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she completed Doctor of Health Science program at A. T. Still University, Arizona. She has practiced in California, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, and Wyoming. She has published more than 30 papers in reputed journals and serves as an Editorial Board Member of repute.
Email:o.nwanodi@juno.com