The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Case Report of Three Patients with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Managed with Haedoksamul-tang : Focusing on The Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart

해독사물탕으로 호전된 월경과다 3례 증례 보고 : The Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart를 중심으로

  • Ahn, Tae-Seok (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 안태석 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과교실)
  • Received : 2020.07.17
  • Accepted : 2020.08.28
  • Published : 2020.08.28
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Haedoksamul-tang on three patients with heavy menstrual bleeding. Methods: Three patients took Haedoksamul-tang for 3 months 5 cycles and got electric needle and infrared therapy. The Pictorial Blood loss Assessment Chart was used to evaluate menstrual index that shows the menstrual bleeding loss. We also assessed dysmenorrhea using the Numerical Rating Scale during the treatment. Results: The Menstrual Index has decreased and the symptoms of dysmenorrhea have relieved after treating with Haedoksamul-tang. Conclusions: The case report shows that Haedoksamul-tang is effective on patients with heavy menstrual bleeding.

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