The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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Four Cases of Korean Medical Treatment for Infertile Married Couple

난임 부부의 한의약 치료를 통한 자연임신 치험 4례

  • Received : 2018.07.17
  • Accepted : 2018.08.22
  • Published : 2018.08.24
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine on infertile married couple. Methods: Four infertile married couples received Korean medicine therapies such as herbal medication, acupuncture and moxibustion. Results: After treatment, four couples were successful in spontaneous pregnancy. All patients gave birth to healthy babies. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine is effective in infertile married couple and shows possibility to increasing pregnancy rates.

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