The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Idiopathic Precocious Puberty in Two Children

특발성 성조숙증으로 진단받은 환아 2례에 대한 증례보고

  • Lee, Hye Lim (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa Seung (East West Cancer Center, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University) ;
  • Park, Seung Chan (Highki Korean Medicine Clinic)
  • 이혜림 (가천대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 박승찬 (하이키 한의원)
  • Received : 2017.01.20
  • Accepted : 2017.02.11
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the case of precocious puberty in two children treated by taking herbal medicine. Methods Two patients diagnosed with precocious puberty were prescribed Jogyeongseongjang-tang and were observed the effect of treatment on height, body weight, body composition, sex hormone test. Results During the treatment period, rapid progression of puberty was inhibited, and slow changes in sex hormones and steady growth were achieved. Conclusions This study showed the long-term effects of herbal medicine in treating precocious puberty, but further studies should be conducted for scientific validation.

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