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http://dx.doi.org/10.13048/jkm.20034

A Case Report of Threatened Abortion And Placenta Previa Treated Twice With Korean Medical Hospitalization  

Cho, Si-Yoon (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University)
Park, Eun-Ji (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University)
Yoo, Jeong-Eun (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine / v.41, no.3, 2020 , pp. 180-190 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the treatment progress of a pregnant women who were treated with Korean medical hospitalization due to threatened abortion in first trimester and plecenta previa in second trimester during pregnancy. Methods: A 36-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized twice at 9 and 19 weeks of pregnancy due to threatened abortion in first trimester and plecenta previa in second trimester. The patient was prescribed Korean Medicine(Gamidanggui-san, Gamibosaeng-tang) and treated with acupuncture, moxa. Global Assessment(G/A) of bleeding volume and frequency, Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) of abdominal pain, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) of symptoms was assessed during hospitalization days. Results: Amounts of bleeding, abdominal pain decreased, and other symptoms improved during hospitalization days. The patient maintained her pregnancy until 31st gestational week and gave a birth by Cesarean section. After giving birth, mother and infant are both in good health. Conclusions: This study suggests Korean medicine treatment has effectively reduced uterine bleeding and helped maintain pregnancy.
Keywords
Threatened abortion; Plecenta previa; Korean medicine; Herbal medicine; Gamidanggui-san;
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