Research progress on application of auricular moxibustion combined with auricular acupoint pressing for sleep disorders during the menopausal transition (耳部艾灸联合耳穴压丸在更年期睡眠障碍患者中的应用研究进展)

Abstract

Sleep disorders during menopause are common health issues among middle-aged and older women, significantly impacting their quality of life and mental health. Auricular moxibustion and auricular acupoint pressing, as traditional Chinese medicine therapies, have gained widespread attention for non-pharmacological interventions due to their high safety, ease of operation, and significant efficacy. This study systematically reviews the research progress of auricular moxibustion and auricular acupoint pressing in menopausal sleep disorders from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, analyzes their mechanisms of action and synergistic effects, aiming to provide references for clinical practice and future research. (更年期睡眠障碍是中老年女性常见的健康问题, 对患者的生活质量和心理健康造成严重影响。耳部艾灸与耳穴压丸作为传统中医疗法, 因其安全性高、操作简便及疗效显著, 在非药物干预中受到广泛关注。本研究从中医视角系统梳理了耳部艾灸与耳穴压丸在更年期睡眠障碍中的研究进展, 分析了两者的作用机制及协同效, 以期为临床实践和后续研究提供参考。