The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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Saenghwa-tang Treatment on Postpartum Prolonged Lochia and Uterine Subinvolution: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

산후 오로부절 및 자궁 복구 불완전에 대한 생화탕(生化湯) 치료의 효과 : 체계적 문헌고찰과 메타분석

  • Ji-Youn Song (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Dong-Chul Kim (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
  • 송지윤 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 김동철 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2023.10.13
  • Accepted : 2023.11.24
  • Published : 2023.11.24
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was performed to analyze randomized controlled trial, which studied the effect of Saenghwa-tang treatment on postpartum prolonged lochia and uterine subinvolution. Methods: Researchers searched for randomized controlled trial of based on postpartum prolonged lochia, uterine subinvolution and Saenghwa-tang. The paper search was conducted through 6 online databases on August 10, 2023. Results: 8 studies were included after selection and exclusion criteria. 5 studies compared Saenghwa-tang alone with western medicine. 3 studies compared combined treatment of Saenghwa-tang and western medicine, with western medicine alone. Comparing with control group, the treatment group showed statistically significant improvement on total effective rate, uterine involution, serum fibrinogen, D-dimer, viscosity of blood and plasma, Erythrocyte aggregation, and various symptoms. Conclusions: This study suggests that Saenghwa-tang has benefit for treating prolonged lochia and uterine subinvolution. For reliable evidence, further research is needed to establish safety of Saenghwa-tang, standardize diagnosis criteria and specify the treatment course.

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