The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

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The Efficacy of Oriental Medicine on Memory in Menopause: A Systemic Review

폐경기 기억력에 대한 한약의 효과 : 체계적 문헌고찰

  • Soo-Hyung Lee (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Ha-Rin Kwon (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • In-Jeong Jo (Dept. of OB & GY, Wonkwang University Gwangju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Se-Eun Chun (Dept. of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Jeonju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Song-Baek Kim (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 이수형 (원광대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 권하린 (원광대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 조인정 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 부인과학교실) ;
  • 천세은 (원광대학교 전주한방병원 내과학교실) ;
  • 김송백 (원광대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실)
  • Received : 2023.03.15
  • Accepted : 2023.05.26
  • Published : 2023.05.26
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to review clinical studies and investigate the efficacy and safety of oriental medicine on memory in menopausal women. Methods: 'menopause', 'memory', 'oriental medicine' were searched on 4 online databases (Cochrane Library, Pubmed, CNKI, OASIS). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated menopausal memory with oriental medicine treatment were included. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed by using Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results: 8 RCTs were selected among 1067 articles. The overall risk of bias was evaluated as uncertain. 5 studies showed that oriental medicine alone was significant effective, but 1 long-term study with the same oriental medicine did not sustain the effect, and 2 studied were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Oriental medicine can be an effective option for improving memory in menopausal women. but considering the small number and quality of studies, inconsistent and insufficient evidence, further well-designed studies are needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of this treatment.

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