The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Case Study on Korean Medicine Treatment for the Oligomenorrhea with Increased Anti-mullerian Hormone Level

AMH 수치가 상승된 희발월경 환자 증례보고

  • Hong, Ka-Kyung (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kang, Su-Jin (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Sun-Kyung (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Song-Baek (Dept. of OB & GY, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 홍가경 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 강수진 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 김선경 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 김송백 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.07.13
  • Accepted : 2018.08.22
  • Published : 2018.08.24
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Abstract

Objectives: In recent studies, increased AMH level has been suggested as objective surrogate marker for diagnosis PCOS, one of the major causes of oligomenorrhea. The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine treatment on oligomenorrhea patient with increased Anti-mullerian hormone level, who can be diagnosed who can be ruled out PCOS. Methods: A 27 year old woman with oligomenorrhea was enrolled in this study. We measured serum hormone levels and ruled out PCOS. The patient received Korean medicine treatment for 3 months, we assessed the result of treatment through observation of the menstrual cycle and follow-up measurements of serum hormone levels. Results: 1. The patient had menstrual cycle regularly. 2. Increased serum AMH level of the patient decreased from 12.16 ng/ml to 8.51 ng/ml. 3. The other serum hormone levels such as testosterone, LH/FSH ratio decreased Conclusion: This case shows that Korean medicine treatment could have a beneficial effect on menstrual cycle and decrease the increased serum hormone levels of ruled out PCOS patient.

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