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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2016.29.4.034

The Clinical Study on 2 Cases of Atrophic Vaginitis in Menopausal Women  

Kang, Na-Hoon (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Joon-Ho (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Park, Nam-Chun (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Yoo, Eun-Sil (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Jang, Jun-Bok (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.29, no.4, 2016 , pp. 34-45 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: Atrophic vaginitis is common disease in menopausal women. There are some studies about effective of the Korean medicine therapies to treat this disease, but cases are still deficiency. This study aims to report the effects of Korean medicine therapies on atrophic vaginitis in menopausal women. Methods: 2 menopausal women patients, who are suffered from atrophic vaginitis, were enrolled in this study. They received Korean medicine therapies such as herbal medicine, moxibustion, and acupuncture. Results: After Korean medicine therapies, severity of symptoms of atropic vaginitis were reduced. Conclusions: The present study suggests that Korean medicine therapies have a effect on atrophic vaginitis in menopausal women.
Keywords
Atrophic Vaginitis; Menopause; NRS (Numeric Rating Scale);
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