The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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Complex Korean Medicine Therapy for Hypoestrogenic Side Effects of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist Administration to Postoperative Endometriosis Patient: A Case Report

자궁내막증 수술 후 GnRH-agonist 투여 중인 환자의 저에스트로겐 부작용에 대한 복합 한의 치료: 증례보고

  • Park, Hye-Rin (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jo, Hee-Geun (Chung-Yeon Medical Institute) ;
  • Jo, Hyun-Jeong (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Ji-Hyun (Dept. Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chosun University Hospital)
  • 박혜린 (청연한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 조희근 (청연의학연구소) ;
  • 조현정 (청연한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 최지현 (조선대학교병원 산부인과)
  • Received : 2018.09.19
  • Accepted : 2018.11.26
  • Published : 2018.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study is to report the clinical effectiveness of the complex Korean medicine therapy on a postoperative endometriosis patient's hypoestrogenic side effects who is treated with GnRH-agonist injection. Methods: The patient in this case was diagnosed with endometriosis and has been treated with GnRH-a injection after laparoscopic operation. The patient complained hot flash and sweating mainly after GnRH-a treatment. The patient received complex Korean medicine therapy during 10 days admission period. The clinical effects were evaluated through KI (Kupperman's Index) and SF-36 (36 item Short Form Health Survey). Results: After the complex Korean medicine therapy, the various clinical symptoms including hot flash and sweating were improved. Also, the quality of life was enhanced. Conclusions: This case report shows that the complex Korean medicine therapy was effective for treating hypoestrogenic side effects occurred after GnRH-a treatment in postoperative endometriosis patient.

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