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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2015.28.1.138

A Case Report of Pregnancy of Infertility Patient with Thin Endometrium  

Kwon, Ji-Myung (U and Green Korean Medical Clinic)
Kim, Nam-Huyng (U and Green Korean Medical Clinic)
Jang, Eun-Ha (U and Green Korean Medical Clinic)
Kim, Eun-Seop (U and Green Korean Medical Clinic)
Yoo, Dong-Youl (U and Green Korean Medical Clinic)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.28, no.1, 2015 , pp. 138-146 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: To report the effect of Korean medicine on 39-year-old infertile patient with thin endometrium. Methods: The patient who had thin endometrium was treated with herbal medication, acupuncture, moxibustion and steam bath for 4 months. Results: After the Korean medical treatment, the patient could give a natural birth to a healthy baby. Conclusions: The case report suggests that Korean medicine, especially herbal medicine and acupuncture is effective on thin endometrium.
Keywords
Thin Endometrium; Gami-Daeyeongjeon; Korean Medicine;
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