The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in The Treatment of Threatened Miscarriage Caused by Covid -19: A Case Report

Abstract

Objective: This article presents a case report on acupuncture in the treatment of threatened miscarriage caused by Covid -19. The patient, a 33 - year- old woman, G4P0A3, pregnant 5w2d, presented at our clinic with vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain after contracting Covid-19. Her main complaints were fatigue, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Her tongue was swollen and pale with a white coating and teeth marks on the sides; the sub- lingual veins were dark red; her pulse was slippery, thin and deep. Results: The patient received a total of 31 acupuncture treatments during her entire pregnancy. As a result, the vaginal bleeding stopped, the abdominal pain disappeared, and her general health improved. She did all of the tests and exams during her pregnancy and had healthy results. She gave birth naturally to a healthy baby girl on July 30th, 2021. Conclusions: Acupuncture reduced her symptoms of threatened miscarriage and common complications during pregnancy. This case suggests that acupuncture is an effective and safe therapeutic approach for threatened miscarriage caused by Covid -19. Acupuncture can decrease the risk of miscarriage.