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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2015.28.4.118

A Case Report of a Triplets Pregnant patient by in Vitro Fertilization with Hyperemesis Gravidarum  

Kim, Jung-Ah (Dept. of Korean Obstetric & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daeguhaany University)
Kim, Dong-Chul (Dept. of Korean Obstetric & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daeguhaany University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.28, no.4, 2015 , pp. 118-125 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on a triplets pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum. Methods : A patient who was pregnant with triplets by in vitro fertilization (IVF) with hyperemesis gravidarum received treatment as an inpatient by herbal medicne and acupuncture. We evaluated the results of treatment by change of symptoms and visual analogue scale (VAS) about nausea. Results : After treatment, almost symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum were improved. Vomiting and VAS of nausea were reduced and intaking was increased as treatment. Conclusions : This study suggests that Korean medicine mainly herbal medicine and acupuncture is effective on a triplets pregnant patient by IVF with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Keywords
Triplets pregnancy; In vitro fertilization; Hyperemesis gravidarum; Gyullyeongbosaeng-tang; Acupuncture;
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