• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.135-142
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effects of herbal medicine on infertility caused by premature ovarian failure. Methods: The patient in this case was 38-year-old female. The patient was diagnosed premature ovarian failure by serum hormone assay. The chief complain is amenorrhea and infertility. She was treated by traditional treatment, such as herbal medicine (Buickjihwang-hwan), acupuncture and moxibustion. Results: After the treatment, the patient recovered the menstrual cycle and became pregnancy and delivery. Conclusions: This case shows that traditional Korean treatment might be effective in infertility caused by premature ovarian failure.