• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.225-233
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• 2005

Purpose : Hysterectomy is the most common gynecologic operation in women. Recent research has been directed towards understanding the symptoms after hysterectomy. But the study for treating them was rarely investigated. The purpose of this study was to report a case associated with treatment of the post-hysterectomy syndrome. Methods : A 52-year-old woman, who suffered from headache, dizziness, indigestion, lumbargo, insomnia, hyposthenia et al after total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), was enrolled in this study. She received oriental treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and dry cupping therapy for 8 days. Results : The symptoms after hysterectomy were markedly reduced by oriental treatments. Conclusion : The present study suggests that oriental treatments have a significant effect on the post-hysterectomy syndrome.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.52-62
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• 2014

Objective : The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of Korean Medicine treatment on post-hysterectomy syndrome patients by thermographic change during treatment. Methods : 5 female patients who had a hysterectomy within a year were treated with Korean Medicine concluding acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, herbal bath. We evaluated the thermographic differences by checking Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(D.I.T.I.) at CV17(膻中), CV4(關元), ST3(巨髎), BL15(心兪), and BL23(腎兪). Results : In consequence of Korean Medicine Treatment for 3 weeks, thermographic differences between CV17(膻中) and CV4(關元), ST3(巨髎) and CV4(關元), BL15(心兪), and BL23(腎兪) tended to decrease. Conclusion : After Korean Medicine treatment, thermographic differences between upper body and lower body tended to decrease cause shangrexiahanzheng(上熱下寒證) made by hysterectomy became moderated.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.91-100
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• 2022

Objectives The purpose of this study was to report a case of a woman diagnosed with post hysterectomy syndrome treated with combined Korean medical treatment. Methods A combination of treatment including chuna manual therapy, pharmacopuncture at the lumbar facet joints, acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine was provided for 1 month. Progress was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, EuroQol-5Dimension, and Hot Flush Score before and after treatment. Results After treatment, the symptoms were reduced and the quality of life was enhanced, although there was no improvement in the abnormal sensation in the anterior part of the thigh. No adverse events were observed. Conclusions The findings indicate that a combination of Korean medical treatment can be a safe and effective alternative treatment in reducing LBP and hot flushes after hysterectomy.