RESULTS	The content of E2 in the both groups was obviously increased after treatment ( P < 0.05 , P < 0.01 ) , this function in the acupoint catgut implantation group was weaker than that of the medication group ( P < 0.05 ) , while the incidence rate of adverse effect in the acupoint catgut implantation group was lower than that of the medication group ( P < 0.05 ) ; 3 ) There were significant differences of the level of superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) and malondialdehyde ( MDA ) before and after treatment in the acupoint catgut implantation group , the level of SOD was obviously increased after treatment ( P < 0.01 ) , while the level of MDA decreased obviously ( P < 0.001 ) .\