A Clinical Report of Two Patients with Depression and Menopausal Symptoms Improved by Korean Traditional Treatment and Psychotherapy

한방치료(韓方治療)와 정신요법(精神療法)으로 호전된 갱년기 장애를 동반한 우울증 환자 치험 2례

  • Kang, Hyun-Sun (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Hwan (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Yi (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Sung, Woo-Yong (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center)
  • 강현선 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 이진환 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 김진이 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 성우용 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과)
  • Published : 2009.06.30

Abstract

Objectives : We investigated if korean traditional treatment and psychotherapy is effective in patients with depression and menopausal symptoms. Methods : We treated two patients with typical korean traditional medical treatment( Acupuncture, Giungoroen therapy(至言高論療法), Moxibustion ) and progressive muscle relaxation. Results : After treatment, the chief complaint and accompanying symptoms were subsided and improved. BDI score and Kupperman's index were decreased. Conclusions : We may conclude that korean traditional treatment and psychotherapy is effective in patients with depression and menopausal symptoms.

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