• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.113-122
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• 2018

Purpose: To report the effect of Korean medical treatments on 1 patient with secondary amenorrhea after ovarian surgery for bilateral endometriomas diagnosed as premature ovarian failure. Methods: The patient who had secondary amenorrhea was treated with Korean medical treatments such as herbal medication, herbal acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, and so forth. Results: After the Korean medical treatments, the patient could have her periods again. And high FSH level was decreased to normal. Conclusions: The case report shows that Korean medical treatment can be an effective option for treating secondary amenorrhea after ovarian surgery for bilateral endometriomas diagnosed as premature ovarian failure.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.1-22
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the efficacy of moxibustion for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Methods: For relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs), we searched the following databases from their inception to September 1, 2020: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI), Koreanstudies Information Service System (KISS), Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), and National Digital Science Library (NDSL). The key search terms were 'stress urinary incontinence' and 'moxibustion'. Data extraction and assessment of risk of bias were conducted by two authors independently. Results: A total of 11 RCTs were finally included in this systematic review. In all studies, moxibustion treatment was applied as an adjuvant therapy to the conventional treatment, and the most common conventional treatment was pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). The treatment group (conventional treatment plus moxibustion) showed statistically more significant effect than the control group (conventional treatment only) in various evaluation indicators including urinary incontinence frequency, 1 hour urine pad test, quality of life, the clinical efficacy rate, and pelvic muscle strength. Conclusions: In this study, we investigated the efficacy of moxibustion as an adjuvant therapy for female SUI patients. Further studies are needed to supplement the safety of moxibustion and the evaluation of moxibustion dose.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.113-126
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• 2020

Objectives: This study aimed to review randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of korean medicine for chronic urinary tract infections. Methods: We analyzed the randomized controlled trials that intervented korean medicine treatment on chronic urinary tract infections retrieved using seven databases. Literature search was conducted on August 10, 2020. Results: Of the 188 studies searched, 8 studies were finally selected. In all studies, the treatment group was treated with korean medicine and the control group was treated with western medicine. Although the evaluation index was different for each study, all the indexes in the treatment group were significantly improved compared to the control group. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment for chronic urinary tract infections had a significant effect compared to the western medicine treatment. Further high quality randomized controlled trials should be carried out to verify the strong evidence and safety of herbal medicine treatment.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.23-35
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for Endometriosis. So providing a clinical basis for abdominal acupuncture treatment helping to develop clinical practice guideline. Methods: Clinical studies applying acupuncture on Endometriosis were searched through Pubmed, China Academic journal (CAJ), Koreanstudies Information Service System (KISS), Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS). Interventions and results of the selected clinical studies were analyzed. Results: 8 Clinical studies were finally included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Those were randomized controlled studies. All of those studies were searched in China Academic journal (CAJ) in Chinese. Interventions of control group were made with simple acupuncture and oral administration of Danazol or herbal medicine. Outcome measurements included Treat effect, Relief in related symptoms, and CA-125. All studies reported statistically significant results on abdominal acupuncture and there were no serious adverse effects. Conclusions: This study suggested abdominal acupuncture has statistically significant treat effect. Thus this treat helps improve quality of life for patients. However the results should be taken cautiously as more clinical studies are needed.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.143-150
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the Pregnancy and delivery in habitual abortion with ectopic pregnancy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure after Korean Traditional Medicine Treatment. Methods: The patient was diagnosed as habitual abortion that had missed abortion three times. She was treated by moxibustion, cupping, acupuncture, Gungguijohyeol-eum-gamibang, and Gwisin-hwan-gamibang for 6 months. The effect of dysmenorrhea was evaluated through the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results: After the treatment, dysmenorrhrea was improved. She was pregnant during the treatment and delivered a child. Conclusions: The case report shows that Korean medical treatment can be helpful for habitual abortion.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.203-210
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• 2005

Purpose : The keeping warm and avoidance of cold are one of important Korean traditional postpartum care, but sometimes overwarm for example over-bundling, an overheated room or a steam bath cause heavy sweats. I observed and treated three　patients complained of heavy sweats, chills, fatigue, malaise, cold sensation and pain caused by keeping overwarm for postpartum care. Although the symptoms have aggravated, they have maintained keeping overwarm because of a belief of Korean traditional postpartum care. The purpose of these cases studies are to report postpartum hyperhidrosis caused by keeping overwarm and to make a point of keeping the appropriate room temperature and humidity during puerperium. Methods : I observed and treated three patients complained of heavy sweats, chills, fatigue, malaise, cold sensation and pain caused by keeping overwarm for postpartum care. I found that a cause of the symptoms was hyperhidrosis by keeping overwarm, and administered herbal medicine and was to keep the appropriate room temperature. Results : After medication of Herbal medicine(補中益氣湯加味方) and keeping the appropriate room temperature, they were improved. Conclusion : Postpartum care is not to keep overwarm but to keep the appropriate room temperature and humidity.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.211-218
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• 2005

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Hwa-acupuncture for the pain due to weakened gluteus medius muscle during pregnancy Methods : The patient in this case, 35 years-old gravida, was treated at Dongseo oriental medical hospital for thirteen times (09 August 2004 - 26 August 2004) because of the pain due to weakened gluteus medius muscle during pregnancy. This patient was treated with Hwa-acupuncture and physical treatment. Results : After quite short Hwa-acupuncture and physical treatment, the symptoms of patient are remarkable alleviated. Conclusion : We think that many gravida suffered from lumbago and pelycalgia can be managed effectively by Hwa-acupuncture. After this, futher study, approach and case will be needed.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.144-152
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• 2005

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to identify the clinical effects of acupuncture and herbal medication in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea during five or seven days before menstruation. Methods : This study was carried out to the 17 female students in kyungwon university without pelvic or other systemic disease and its history. We investigated general and menstrual characteristics through questionnaires and treated sample patients with crossover acupuncture treatment(Sojangjeonggyeok & $SP_6$) and herbal medication(Hyunburikyungtang-gagam) during five or seven days before menstruation two times. And the change of pain was measured by the method of VAS after menstration monthly two times. Results : The improvement frequency of pain after treatment according to VAS all got better after one, two months of treatment. Especially, the mean${\pm}$S.E. of VAS score after 2nd month treatment was decreased significantly compared with that of 1st month treatment(p<0.05). And Between acupuncture treatment and herbal medication groups had no significant differences on the efficacy of treatment. Conclusion : The acupuncture treatment or herbal medication during five or seven days before menstruation will be efficacious against primary dysmenorrhea.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.230-241
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• 2005

Uterine myoma is benign tumor formed from muscular and connective tissues, which is one of the most common tumors found in women's reproductive organs. Uterine myoma is the most common pelvic tumor and they are diagnosed in up to15 to 20% of women in pubertal period. Although myoma is generally considered to be a slowly growing tumor, in 20-40% of women at the age of 35 and more have uterine myoma of significant sizes with severe clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms include abdominal pain or discomfort, low abdominal pressure sensation, hypermenorrhea and urinary symptoms. The treatment of uterine myoma is just observation, operation and hormone replacement therapy. We treated 6 outpatients who has uterine myoma and visited Kyungwon InCheon Oriental Hospital with Herb-medication and acupuncture. So we have gotten good result from them. After 6 outpatients had taken Guichulpazing-tang(歸朮破?湯), the symptoms were　improved and the size of the uterine myoma was reduced significantly, It proves　that oriental medical treatment is effective on the patients with uterine myoma, but　continuous studies are needed.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.1-9
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• 2005

Purpose : 이 연구는 SKBR3 인간 유방암 세포주에 대한 Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb 추출물 (CWE) 의 증식억제, 항산화 작용 및 세포사 유발 효과를 검토하기 위해 이루어 졌다. Methods : SKBR3 세포주는 48시간 동안 다양한 농도 ($0-40\;{\mu}g/ml$)의 CWE를 첨가하면서 배양되었고, 세포의 생존 비율은 MTT 배양을 통해서 평가하였다. 또한 CWE의 증식억제 효과는 유방암 세포주의 세포사와 관련되어 있음을 형태학적인 변화와 올리고뉴클레오솜 DNA 분절을 통해 확인하였다. Results : CWE의 50%에서 효과를 나타내게 하는 약물농도인 $ED_{50}$ (effective dose 50%)은 $9.3+2.2{\mu}g/ml$이며, 약물의 농도에 의존하여 세포의 증식을 억제시켰다. 아울러, 다양한 농도와 배양시간에서 CWE가 ROS 생산을 억제하는 것을 밝힐 수 있었다. 따라서 이러한 작용과 항암예방효과는 농도와 노출 시간에 의존하였다. Conclusion : 이러한 관찰을 통해 Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb의 열수 추출물은 SKBR3 인간 유방암 세포주에 대해 강한 증식억제 효과와 강력한 항산화효과 및 세포사의 유발 효과를 가지는 것으로 인식할 수 있다.