The Difference between the Two Representative Kampo Formulas for Treating Dysmenorrhea: An Observational Study
Table 4
Comparison of subjective symptoms and objective findings between the TSS and KBG groups.
The comparison and model development set
value
TSS group ()
KBG group ()
Subjective symptoms
Tendency to sweat
No
52 (86.7)
40 (58.8)
0.001
Yes
8 (13.3)
28 (41.2)
Heat intolerance
No
54 (90.0)
50 (73.5)
0.023
Yes
6 (10.0)
18 (26.5)
Leg numbness
No
59 (98.3)
59 (86.8)
0.019
Yes
1 (1.7)
9 (13.2)
Cold sensation in lower back
No
57 (95.0)
56 (82.4)
0.030
Yes
3 (5.0)
12 (17.6)
Lightheadedness
No
30 (50.0)
46 (67.6)
0.049
Yes
30 (50.0)
22 (32.4)
Objective findings
Weak abdomen
No
28 (46.7)
60 (88.2)
0.000
Yes
32 (53.3)
8 (11.8)
Strong abdomen
No
58 (96.7)
50 (73.5)
0.003
Yes
2 (3.3)
18 (26.5)
Paraumbilical tenderness and resistance
No
31 (51.7)
10 (14.7)
0.000
Yes
29 (48.3)
58 (85.3)
TSS, tokishakuyakusan; KBG, keishibukuryogan. Only factors with value < 0.05 were included. Findings are expressed as number with percentage in parentheses. values were calculated using Fisher’s exact test.
