The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

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A Case Report of Three Patients with Menopausal Disorder Managed with Jaeumganghwa-tang (Herbal Extract in National Health Insurance): Focusing on Kupperman's Index, Menopause Rating Scale

자음강화탕(보험제제)으로 호전된 갱년기 장애 3례에 대한 증례 보고 : Kupperman's Index, Menopause Rating Scale을 중심으로

  • Namgoong, Jin (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Korean Medicine, Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Bo-Kyung (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Korean Medicine, Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Hong, Noo-Ri (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Oh, Da-Yoon (Dept. of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Jae-Joong (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Korean Medicine, Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 남궁진 (부천자생한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 황보경 (부천자생한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 홍누리 (울산자생한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 오다윤 (울산자생한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 정재중 (부천자생한방병원 한방부인과)
  • Received : 2020.01.17
  • Accepted : 2020.02.28
  • Published : 2020.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives: This case report describes the management of three patients with menopausal disorder treated with Jaeumganghwa-tang, an herbal extract in national health insurance. Methods: Three patients suffering from Menopause disorder were hospitalized and treated with herbal extract Jaeumganghwa-tang for 4 weeks. This study was measured by Kupperman's Index, Menopause Rating Scale and EuroQol-Five Dimensions. Results: The symptoms of menopausal disorder have improved after treating with Jaeumganghwa-tang. Also the Kupperman's Index and Menopause Rating Scale have decreased, while the EuroQol-Five Dimensions has increased. Conclusions: As seen in these three cases, Jaeumganghwa-tang in herbal extract form has effects on the management of menopause disorder.

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