Journal of Oriental Medical Thermology (대한한방체열의학회지)

The Korean Academy Of Oriental Medical Thermology (대한한방체열의학회)
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A Review of Recent Studies on Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment Associated with Pregnancy

임신과 관련된 침구치료의 최근 연구 고찰

  • Ha, Ji-Yeon (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Lee, Mi-Ju (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Cho, Jung-Hoon (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Sub (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, college of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.)
  • 하지연 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 이미주 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 조정훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 이경섭 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실)
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose : Most pregnant women avoid laking medicine and acupuncture treatment because of its affect on the unborn baby. However, for a healthy pregnancy, appropriate treatments are needed. Until now, there hasn't been much research about acupuncture therapy on pregnant women in Korea. so we decided to review the kinds of research that have been done in the recent 10 years. Methods : We researched for papers associated with pregnancy and acupuncture. Type of research was limited to randomized controlled trials in the recent 10 years. Results : 58 papers were found. Researches associated with pregnancy and acupuncture could be divided into symptoms of pregnancy, childbirth, and infertility. General acupuncture treatment, acupressure band, and finger pressure therapy was used for morning sickness. General acupuncture treatment was most commonly used for pregnancy-related back pain. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment were used for breech presentation. Conclusion : Further research needed for more acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in pregnant women.

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